Halifax County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Halifax County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 648 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Halifax County compares with North Carolina
Halifax County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Halifax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Halifax County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Halifax County: 4.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 648 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Halifax County. They injured 488 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Halifax County is I-95, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-125 (3), SR-48 (2) and SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Halifax County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Halifax County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Halifax County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| SR-125 | 3 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-903 | 1 |
| Ssr-1102 Mullin Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1327 Ita Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 | 1 |
| Ssr-1600 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Halifax County) |
|---|---|
| 5Th St | 2 |
| Jackson St | 2 |
| Oasis Truck Stop | 2 |
| Old Farm Rd | 2 |
| Reeser'S Fine Foods | 2 |
| Reser'S Fine Foods | 2 |
| Resers Company Pva | 2 |
| Walmart | 2 |
Halifax County at a glance
| Population | 46,992 |
| Land area | 723.7 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,428 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Halifax 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 | 37 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | +15% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 49 | +15% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | +12% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Halifax County
ZIP codes in Halifax County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Halifax County
How common are truck crashes in Halifax County?
Since 2015, 648 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Halifax County (488 injured, 28 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Halifax County?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes in Halifax County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Halifax County?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Halifax County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Halifax County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Halifax County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Halifax County compare with North Carolina?
Halifax County records 118.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Halifax County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.