Rocky Mount, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rocky Mount: 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
12 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rocky Mount compares with North Carolina
Rocky Mount against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rocky Mount stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rocky Mount | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Rocky Mount is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Rocky Mount at a glance: 3.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 466 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rocky Mount since 2015: 330 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of Rocky Mount with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (4), Pva Sunset Ave (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Rocky Mount fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.8% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rocky Mount
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 6 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| Pva Sunset Ave | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Springfield Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Bulluck School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1243 Leggett Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 W Castalia Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| Us-Nc301 S Church St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rocky Mount) |
|---|---|
| N Wesleyan Blvd | 28 |
| S Wesleyan Blvd | 19 |
| N Church St | 11 |
| Sunset Ave | 10 |
| Benvenue Rd | 7 |
| S Church St | 5 |
| W Thomas St | 4 |
| Benvenue Road | 4 |
Rocky Mount at a glance
| Population | 54,541 |
| Land area | 45.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,205 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27804) | $61,359 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27804) | $203,975 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rocky Mount 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 | 20 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 36 | +84% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 39 | +7% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | -9% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Rocky Mount
How common are truck crashes in Rocky Mount?
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rocky Mount (330 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rocky Mount?
NHTSA data shows US-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rocky Mount since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rocky Mount?
Truck crashes in Rocky Mount peak in November, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rocky Mount?
Since 2015, Rocky Mount has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rocky Mount compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rocky Mount, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rocky Mount?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.