Roper, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roper: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roper 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). Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Roper since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Roper since 2015: CR-1126 (1) and SR-32 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Roper fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-1126 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 |
Roper at a glance
| Population | 469 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 548 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27970) | $37,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27970) | $109,961 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roper
How many truck accidents are there in Roper?
130 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 76 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roper?
The worst month is January: 11.5% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roper?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Roper compared with North Carolina?
Washington County records 108.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roper?
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.