Bayboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bayboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bayboro 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 |
Pamlico County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pamlico County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Pamlico County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Bayboro since 2015, this page uses Pamlico County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (17.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
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 Bayboro since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-55 (2) and SR-304 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Bayboro 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
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 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 |
Bayboro at a glance
| Population | 1,128 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 607 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bayboro
How many truck crashes happen in Bayboro?
Pamlico County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bayboro?
The worst month is June: 17.7% of truck crashes in Pamlico County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bayboro?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pamlico County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bayboro compared with North Carolina?
Pamlico County records 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bayboro?
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.