Roanoke Rapids, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roanoke Rapids: 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
5 of 216 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roanoke Rapids compares with North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roanoke Rapids stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roanoke Rapids | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Roanoke Rapids has lower values than North Carolina for on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Roanoke Rapids at a glance: 5.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 216 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Roanoke Rapids. They injured 160 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 Roanoke Rapids is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-125 (2), SR-186 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Roanoke Rapids fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Roanoke Rapids
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 | 1 |
| Ssr-1600 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roanoke Rapids) |
|---|---|
| 5Th St | 2 |
| Old Farm Rd | 2 |
| Reeser'S Fine Foods | 2 |
| Jackson St | 2 |
| Walmart | 2 |
| Lowes Pva | 1 |
| New Dixie | 1 |
| River Road | 1 |
Roanoke Rapids at a glance
| Population | 14,573 |
| Land area | 9.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,470 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27890) | $36,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27890) | $95,856 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roanoke Rapids 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 | 10 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 13 | +30% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +37% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | -9% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roanoke Rapids
How many truck accidents are there in Roanoke Rapids?
216 truck crashes have been reported in Roanoke Rapids since 2015, with 12 deaths and 160 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Roanoke Rapids?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roanoke Rapids?
May has the most truck crashes in Roanoke Rapids, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Roanoke Rapids?
Since 2015, Roanoke Rapids has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Roanoke Rapids compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 128.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Roanoke Rapids, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roanoke Rapids?
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.