Saratoga, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saratoga: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saratoga and Wilson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilson 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 4.8 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 |
Wilson County sits below North Carolina 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.
Wilson County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilson County. They injured 467 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 28 truck crashes reported in Saratoga since 2015, this page uses Wilson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Saratoga is SR-91, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-222 (1), SR-42 (1) and SR-58 (1).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Saratoga fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 2 |
| SR-222 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 |
Saratoga at a glance
| Population | 352 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 557 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27873) | $25,625 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Saratoga
How many truck crashes happen in Saratoga?
Wilson County has had 677 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 467 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Saratoga?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saratoga: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Saratoga?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Wilson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Saratoga?
Since 2015, Wilson County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Saratoga compared with North Carolina?
Wilson County records 72.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Saratoga?
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.