Red Oak, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Red Oak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Red Oak 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 |
Nash County has lower values than North Carolina for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Nash County: 3.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Nash County has recorded 816 truck crashes since 2015, with 561 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Red Oak had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Nash County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Red Oak with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-64 (3), Pva Sunset Ave (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Red Oak fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nash County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter 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 Nash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| Pva Sunset Ave | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Ssr-1327 Ita Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 W Castalia Rd | 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 |
Red Oak at a glance
| Population | 3,480 |
| Land area | 19.5 sq mi |
| Density | 178 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Red Oak
How many truck accidents are there in Red Oak?
Since 2015, 816 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nash County (561 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Red Oak?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Red Oak: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Red Oak?
June has the most truck crashes in Nash County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Red Oak?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nash County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Red Oak compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nash County has 71.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Red Oak?
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.