Winton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winton and Hertford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hertford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hertford County compares with North Carolina
Hertford County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hertford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hertford County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Hertford County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hertford County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hertford County. They injured 135 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Winton since 2015, this page uses Hertford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of Winton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-158 (2), Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd (1) and US-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Winton fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hertford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-158 | 2 |
| Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hertford County) |
|---|---|
| Cyress Court Parking | 2 |
| Academy St | 1 |
| Ahoskie Commons | 1 |
| Dr Mlk Jr Dr | 1 |
| First | 1 |
| Hardee'S Rock Lot | 1 |
| Hayes St | 1 |
| High Street | 1 |
Winton at a glance
| Population | 597 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 710 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27986) | $49,784 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27986) | $143,563 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hertford 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | -3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winton
How common are truck crashes in Winton?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hertford County (135 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Winton?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Winton: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Winton?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hertford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Winton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hertford County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Winton compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Hertford County has 85.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Winton?
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.