Alliance, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alliance: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alliance and Pamlico County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pamlico County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pamlico County compares with North Carolina
Pamlico County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pamlico County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pamlico County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Pamlico County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pamlico County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Pamlico County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 65 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Alliance since 2015, this page uses Pamlico County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 17.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alliance since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-55 (2) and SR-304 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Alliance fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pamlico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 2 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pamlico County) |
|---|---|
| Broad St | 1 |
| Handymart (13841 Hwy55 | 1 |
| Piggly Wiggly | 1 |
| South Ave | 1 |
Alliance at a glance
| Population | 749 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 359 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pamlico 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +31% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -21% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alliance
How many truck crashes happen in Alliance?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pamlico County (36 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Alliance?
June has the most truck crashes in Pamlico County, 17.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alliance?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Pamlico County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Alliance compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pamlico County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alliance?
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.