Onslow County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Onslow County: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Onslow County compares with North Carolina
Onslow County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Onslow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Onslow County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Onslow County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Onslow County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (47 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 682 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Onslow County. They injured 451 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Onslow County is US-258, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-210 (2), US-17 (2) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 6.9%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Onslow County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-258, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Onslow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Onslow County) |
|---|---|
| US-258 | 4 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Onslow County) |
|---|---|
| Gum Branch Rd | 15 |
| US-17 | 6 |
| Henderson Dr | 4 |
| Western Blvd | 4 |
| Piney Green Rd | 3 |
| Bell Fork Rd | 2 |
| Commerce Rd | 2 |
| Franck Street | 2 |
Onslow County at a glance
| Population | 212,954 |
| Land area | 762.1 sq mi |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,848 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Onslow 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 | 31 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 41 | +31% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 60 | +46% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | -16% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Onslow County
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Questions fleets ask about Onslow County
How many truck crashes happen in Onslow County?
Since 2015, 682 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Onslow County (451 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Onslow County?
NHTSA data shows US-258 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Onslow County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Onslow County?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in Onslow County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Onslow County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Onslow County since 2015 (6.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Onslow County compared with North Carolina?
Onslow County records 26.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Onslow County?
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.