Clinton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton: 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
14 of 320 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton compares with North Carolina
Clinton against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 329.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Clinton is lower on morning rush (6–10 am), winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clinton: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 320 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton since 2015: 219 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-421 leads within 10 miles of Clinton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-24 (2), SR-242 (1) and SR-403 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Clinton fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton.
- Where you can, review stops along US-421; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clinton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Needmore Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1214 | 1 |
| Ssr-1904 Pine Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton) |
|---|---|
| Southeast Blvd | 16 |
| Sunset Ave | 13 |
| Faircloth Freeway | 8 |
| Sunset Avenue | 4 |
| Northwest Blvd | 3 |
| E Railroad St | 3 |
| North Blvd | 2 |
| Enviva Pellets Sampson | 2 |
Clinton at a glance
| Population | 8,317 |
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,081 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 23 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | -6% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 27 | +26% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | -9% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton
How many truck crashes happen in Clinton?
Clinton has had 320 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 219 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clinton?
Since 2015, US-421 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clinton: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton?
Truck crashes in Clinton peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clinton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Clinton since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Clinton compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton has 329.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clinton?
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.