Gaston, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gaston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gaston and Northampton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Northampton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northampton County compares with North Carolina
Northampton County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northampton County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Northampton County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Northampton County: 4.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 326 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northampton County since 2015: 265 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Gaston had 135 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Northampton County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gaston is I-95, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-125 (2), SR-186 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Gaston fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northampton County) |
|---|---|
| Pilot | 4 |
| SR-1333 | 2 |
| Ampac Rd | 1 |
| Bill Johnston Rd | 1 |
| Judith | 1 |
| One9 | 1 |
| Park N Shop | 1 |
| SR-1356 | 1 |
Gaston at a glance
| Population | 967 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 572 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27832) | $52,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27832) | $116,435 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northampton 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 | 21 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 27 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | +7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | -15% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gaston
How many truck accidents are there in Gaston?
Northampton County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 265 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gaston?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gaston: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gaston?
The worst month is December: 10.7% of truck crashes in Northampton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gaston?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gaston compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Northampton County has 169.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gaston?
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.