Selma, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Selma: 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
3 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Selma compares with North Carolina
Selma against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Selma stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Selma | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 274.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Selma sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Selma at a glance: 3.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Selma has recorded 223 truck crashes since 2015, with 131 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-70 (6), US-301 (2) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Selma fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Selma.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Selma
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffalo Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1918 Barbour Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2342 | 1 |
| US-701 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Selma) |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Rd | 9 |
| Bailey Feed Mill | 2 |
| S Pollock St | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| W Oak St | 2 |
| Crocker St | 2 |
| Ricks Rd | 2 |
| Outlet Center Dr | 1 |
Selma at a glance
| Population | 7,228 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,337 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27568) | $66,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27568) | $228,201 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Selma 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 | 12 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +25% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +8% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | +22% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Selma
How many truck accidents are there in Selma?
Selma has had 223 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 131 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Selma?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Selma: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Selma?
May has the most truck crashes in Selma, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Selma?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Selma since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Selma compared with North Carolina?
Selma records 274.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Selma?
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.