South Weldon, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Weldon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Weldon and Halifax County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Halifax County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Halifax County is lower on garbage-truck share, 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.
The headline for Halifax County: 4.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 648 crashes involving commercial trucks in Halifax County since 2015: 488 people were injured and 28 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in South Weldon since 2015; patterns below come from Halifax County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of South Weldon with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-125 (2), SR-186 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for South Weldon fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| Ssr-1314 Pleasant Grove Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 | 1 |
| Ssr-1600 | 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 |
South Weldon at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 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 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 55 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Weldon
How many truck crashes happen in South Weldon?
648 truck crashes have been reported in Halifax County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 488 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Weldon?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Weldon since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Weldon?
Truck crashes in Halifax County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Weldon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Halifax County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in South Weldon compare with North Carolina?
Halifax County records 118.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Weldon?
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.