New Hope, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Hope: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Hope and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with North Carolina
Wayne County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Wayne County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wayne County at a glance: 4.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 832 truck crashes since 2015, with 607 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in New Hope since 2015; patterns below come from Wayne County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-111 (3), US-70 (3) and Country Day Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (22% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for New Hope fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wayne County.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 4 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| Country Day Rd | 1 |
| I-795 | 1 |
| SR-581 | 1 |
| SR-903 | 1 |
| US-117 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| W Grantham St | 11 |
| E Ash St | 7 |
| N Berkeley Blvd | 7 |
| W Ash St | 6 |
| Breazeale Ave | 4 |
| N Carolina St | 4 |
| E Elm St | 3 |
| N George St | 3 |
New Hope at a glance
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27534) | $62,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27534) | $208,014 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 48 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +28% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 81 | +31% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 59 | -27% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Hope
How many truck crashes happen in New Hope?
Wayne County has had 832 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in New Hope?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Hope: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in New Hope?
The worst month is March: 9.5% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Hope?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does New Hope compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in New Hope?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.