Spring Hope, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spring Hope: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spring Hope 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). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nash County: 3.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 816 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nash County since 2015: 561 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 45 truck crashes reported in Spring Hope since 2015, this page uses Nash County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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
Within this area, US-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Old Bailey Rd (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Spring Hope fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nash County.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| Old Bailey Rd | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 |
Spring Hope at a glance
| Population | 1,358 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 898 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27882) | $52,691 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27882) | $195,386 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 66 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 Spring Hope
How many truck accidents are there in Spring Hope?
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 Spring Hope?
US-64 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Spring Hope since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Spring Hope?
June has the most truck crashes in Nash County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spring Hope?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Nash County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Spring Hope 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Spring Hope?
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.