Wakulla, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wakulla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wakulla and Hoke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hoke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hoke County compares with North Carolina
Hoke County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hoke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hoke County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Hoke County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hoke County: 7.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Hoke County has recorded 231 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wakulla since 2015; patterns below come from Hoke County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% 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 Wakulla is SR-71, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-74 (2), SR-211 (2) and Ssr-1001 N Shannon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Wakulla fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hoke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 5 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-211 | 2 |
| Ssr-1001 N Shannon Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1100 S Hilltop Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1310 | 1 |
| Ssr-1312 Oxendine School Rd | 1 |
| US-401 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hoke County) |
|---|---|
| W Palmer St | 5 |
| Dollar General | 2 |
| S Main St | 2 |
| Aberdeen Rd | 1 |
| Broad Dr | 1 |
| E Palmer St | 1 |
| Fayetteville Rd | 1 |
| Mockinbird Hill Rd | 1 |
Wakulla at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28377) | $37,326 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28377) | $93,049 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hoke 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +40% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | +15% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 18 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, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wakulla
How many truck crashes happen in Wakulla?
Hoke County has had 231 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 175 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wakulla?
NHTSA data shows SR-71 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wakulla since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wakulla?
Truck crashes in Hoke County peak in July, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wakulla?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Hoke County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Wakulla compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Hoke County records 34.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wakulla?
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.