Middlesex, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middlesex: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Middlesex and Nash County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nash County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 816 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nash County compares with North Carolina
Nash County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nash County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Nash County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Nash County at a glance: 3.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 816 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nash County. They injured 561 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 29 truck crashes reported in Middlesex since 2015, this page uses Nash County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 3.1% 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 Middlesex is US-64, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-231 (1), SR-39 (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Middlesex fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nash County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% 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
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 Nash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1131 New Sandy Hill Church | 1 |
| US-264 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nash County) |
|---|---|
| N Wesleyan Blvd | 28 |
| S Wesleyan Blvd | 19 |
| N Church St | 11 |
| Sunset Ave | 10 |
| Benvenue Rd | 7 |
| S Church St | 5 |
| Benvenue Road | 4 |
| N Winstead Ave | 4 |
Middlesex at a glance
| Population | 960 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 919 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27557) | $71,541 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27557) | $198,876 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nash 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 | 49 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 59 | +21% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 69 | +16% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | -4% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middlesex
How common are truck crashes in Middlesex?
816 truck crashes have been reported in Nash County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 561 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Middlesex?
NHTSA data shows US-64 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Middlesex since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Middlesex?
The worst month is June: 11.2% of truck crashes in Nash County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Middlesex?
Since 2015, Nash County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Middlesex compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nash County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Middlesex?
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.