Wilson County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson County: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with North Carolina
Wilson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Wilson County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Wilson County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Wilson County has recorded 677 truck crashes since 2015, with 467 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Wilson County happened on I-95 (3), US-301 (3), SR-42 (2), SR-58 (2) and SR-222 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is June, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wilson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| US-301 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| SR-222 | 1 |
| Ssr-1131 New Sandy Hill Church | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| Ward Blvd | 31 |
| Raleigh Rd Pkwy | 15 |
| Raleigh Road Pkwy | 12 |
| US-301 | 6 |
| Hines St | 5 |
| Lipscomb Rd | 4 |
| Forest Hills Rd | 3 |
| Herring Ave | 3 |
Wilson County at a glance
| Population | 79,958 |
| Land area | 367.6 sq mi |
| Density | 218 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,194 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 38 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +10% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 55 | +31% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 54 | -1% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wilson County
ZIP codes in Wilson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wilson County
How many truck accidents are there in Wilson County?
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (467 injured, 33 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County?
April has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wilson County?
Since 2015, Wilson County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wilson County compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 72.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wilson County?
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.