Walstonburg, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walstonburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walstonburg 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 sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Greene County: 17.2% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.5% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 109 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
Only 32 truck crashes were reported in Walstonburg since 2015; patterns below come from Greene County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Walstonburg since 2015: SR-91 (2), US-13 (2), SR-222 (1), Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd (1) and Ssr-1301 Vandiford-Thomas Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Walstonburg fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 was incomplete in 2022, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| SR-222 | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1301 Vandiford-Thomas Rd | 1 |
| US-258 | 1 |
| US-264 | 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 |
Walstonburg at a glance
| Population | 196 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 482 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27888) | $55,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27888) | $140,715 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walstonburg
How many truck accidents are there in Walstonburg?
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (109 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Walstonburg?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in September, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Walstonburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Walstonburg compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 98.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Walstonburg?
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.