Macclesfield, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macclesfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Macclesfield and Edgecombe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Edgecombe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edgecombe County compares with North Carolina
Edgecombe County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edgecombe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edgecombe County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Edgecombe County has lower values than North Carolina for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Edgecombe County: 4.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Edgecombe County has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 275 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Macclesfield since 2015, this page uses Edgecombe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Macclesfield since 2015: SR-33 (1), SR-42 (1), Ssr-1006 Bulluck School Rd (1), Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd (1) and Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Macclesfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Edgecombe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Bulluck School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edgecombe County) |
|---|---|
| Springfield Rd | 7 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Howard Ave | 4 |
| E Grand Ave | 3 |
| E Raleigh Blvd | 3 |
| Old Battleboro Rd | 3 |
| Wilson St | 3 |
| Crc Global | 2 |
Macclesfield at a glance
| Population | 407 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 752 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27852) | $55,921 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27852) | $174,671 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edgecombe County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 24 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | -14% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Macclesfield
How common are truck crashes in Macclesfield?
Edgecombe County has had 349 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 275 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Macclesfield?
Truck crashes in Edgecombe County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Macclesfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Edgecombe County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Macclesfield compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Edgecombe County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Macclesfield?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.