Tarboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tarboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tarboro 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Edgecombe County: 4.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edgecombe County. They injured 275 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 101 truck crashes were reported in Tarboro since 2015; patterns below come from Edgecombe County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Tarboro happened on SR-33 (1), Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd (1), Ssr-1518 Baker St Ext (1) and US-64 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Tarboro fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1518 Baker St Ext | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 |
Tarboro at a glance
| Population | 10,954 |
| Land area | 11.3 sq mi |
| Density | 972 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27886) | $52,850 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27886) | $135,700 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tarboro
How many truck accidents are there in Tarboro?
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Edgecombe County (275 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tarboro?
Truck crashes in Edgecombe County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tarboro?
Since 2015, Edgecombe County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Tarboro compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Edgecombe County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tarboro?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.