Benson, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benson: 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
9 of 383 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benson compares with North Carolina
Benson against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benson | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 725.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 11.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Benson is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Benson at a glance: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 383 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benson. They injured 319 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Benson with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-40 (6), SR-242 (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Benson fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benson.
- 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
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 Benson
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-1319 Zacks Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1700 Cane Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1720 Bryant Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1835 Sadler Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2006 Crawford Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benson) |
|---|---|
| S Wall St | 2 |
| John Deer | 2 |
| South Wall Street | 2 |
| St Wooten Asphalt | 2 |
| Martin Marietta | 2 |
| E Harnett St | 1 |
| East Church Street | 1 |
| East Main Street | 1 |
Benson at a glance
| Population | 4,534 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,516 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27504) | $66,724 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27504) | $229,113 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benson 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 | 11 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | +50% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +54% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 32 | +24% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 32 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 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benson
How many truck crashes happen in Benson?
Benson has had 383 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 319 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Benson?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Benson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Benson?
Truck crashes in Benson peak in September, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Benson?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benson since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Benson compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Benson records 725.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Benson?
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.