Jones County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jones 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
2 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with North Carolina
Jones County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Jones County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jones County: September worst month: 15.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Jones County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Jones County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-17 (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Jones County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Morning starts matter: 32.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jones County) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| Greenway Blvd | 1 |
Jones County at a glance
| Population | 9,462 |
| Land area | 471.4 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,732 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jones County
ZIP codes in Jones County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jones County
How many truck accidents are there in Jones County?
Jones County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County?
The worst month is September: 15.7% of truck crashes in Jones County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jones County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jones County compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 123.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jones County?
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.