Hookerton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hookerton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hookerton and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with North Carolina
Greene County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Greene County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Greene County has lower values than North Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Greene County at a glance: 17.2% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.5% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 109 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Hookerton since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hookerton is US-13, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-11 (1), SR-903 (1) and SR-91 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Hookerton fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-903 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| Ssr-1301 Vandiford-Thomas Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1745 Cunningham Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| 4Th St | 1 |
| Gregory Ave | 1 |
| Kingold Blvd | 1 |
| Private Drive | 1 |
| Private Driveway | 1 |
| Se Second St | 1 |
| Tripp Grimsley Rd | 1 |
Hookerton at a glance
| Population | 416 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28538) | $56,953 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28538) | $124,315 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 11 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +125% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | -15% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hookerton
How common are truck crashes in Hookerton?
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (109 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hookerton?
US-13 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hookerton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hookerton?
September has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hookerton?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Hookerton compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Greene County records 98.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hookerton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.