Plymouth, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plymouth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plymouth and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with North Carolina
Washington County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Washington County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 76 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 88 truck crashes reported in Plymouth since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Plymouth happened on SR-32 (1) and SR-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Plymouth fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Washington St | 2 |
| East Main Street | 1 |
| Speedway | 1 |
| Us Hwy 64 West | 1 |
| Water St | 1 |
Plymouth at a glance
| Population | 3,190 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 792 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27962) | $41,774 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27962) | $109,825 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | -24% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 13 | +35% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plymouth
How many truck crashes happen in Plymouth?
130 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 76 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plymouth?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plymouth?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Plymouth compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 108.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Plymouth?
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.