Autryville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Autryville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Autryville and Sampson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sampson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sampson County compares with North Carolina
Sampson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sampson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sampson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Sampson County sits below North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Autryville: SR-210 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Autryville.
Overview
Since 2015, 873 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sampson County. They injured 607 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Autryville since 2015, this page uses Sampson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-210 leads within 10 miles of Autryville with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-1831 (1), SR-24 (1) and SR-242 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.4 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Autryville fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-210, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Sampson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-210 | 2 |
| SR-1831 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 Sivertsen Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1832 Murphy Rd | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sampson County) |
|---|---|
| Southeast Blvd | 16 |
| Sunset Ave | 13 |
| Faircloth Freeway | 8 |
| Sunset Avenue | 4 |
| E Railroad St | 3 |
| Northwest Blvd | 3 |
| Enviva Pellets Sampson | 2 |
| Faison Hwy | 2 |
Autryville at a glance
| Population | 174 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 333 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28318) | $56,439 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28318) | $167,115 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sampson 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 | 62 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | -15% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 70 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 71 | +1% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 62 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Autryville
How many truck accidents are there in Autryville?
Sampson County has had 873 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Autryville?
NHTSA data shows SR-210 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Autryville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Autryville?
October has the most truck crashes in Sampson County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Autryville?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sampson County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Autryville compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Sampson County has 124.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Autryville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.