Hyde County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hyde 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
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hyde County compares with North Carolina
Hyde County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hyde County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hyde County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 2.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 90% below the state |
Hyde County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hyde County at a glance: 4.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 52 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hyde County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (17.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 51.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hyde County since 2015: Ssr-1302 Higginsport Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hyde County.
Route planning tips for Hyde County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hyde County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hyde County) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-1302 Higginsport Rd | 1 |
Hyde County at a glance
| Population | 4,583 |
| Land area | 612.3 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,318 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hyde 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +88% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -22% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hyde County
ZIP codes in Hyde County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hyde County
How many truck accidents are there in Hyde County?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Hyde County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 31 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hyde County?
Truck crashes in Hyde County peak in November, with 17.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hyde County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hyde County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hyde County compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 93.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hyde County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hyde County?
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.