Rich Square, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rich Square: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rich Square 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Northampton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Northampton County: 4.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northampton County. They injured 265 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Only 17 truck crashes were reported in Rich Square since 2015; patterns below come from Northampton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Rich Square since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Rich Square fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton County.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Rich Square at a glance
| Population | 849 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 275 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27869) | $43,301 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27869) | $120,822 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rich Square
How many truck accidents are there in Rich Square?
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northampton County (265 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rich Square?
The worst month is December: 10.7% of truck crashes in Northampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rich Square?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Northampton County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Rich Square compare 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 Rich Square?
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.