Alamance County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alamance 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 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Alamance County compares with North Carolina
Alamance County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alamance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alamance County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Alamance County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Alamance County at a glance: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alamance County since 2015: 781 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads in Alamance County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-85 (2), SR-49 (2) and Ssr-1005 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (23% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Alamance County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alamance County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Alamance County.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Alamance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Alamance County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| Ssr-1005 | 2 |
| SR-2126 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Lindley Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 Mebane Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1101 County Line Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alamance County) |
|---|---|
| Jimmie Kerr Rd | 45 |
| S Mebane St | 11 |
| Huffman Mill Rd | 10 |
| University Dr | 8 |
| Trollingwood Rd | 8 |
| Trollingwood Hawf | 8 |
| Mebane Oaks Rd | 8 |
| Trollingwood Haw | 6 |
Alamance County at a glance
| Population | 183,040 |
| Land area | 423.5 sq mi |
| Density | 432 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,972 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alamance 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 | 44 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 80 | +85% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 103 | +29% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 101 | -2% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 101. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Alamance County
ZIP codes in Alamance County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Alamance County
How many truck accidents are there in Alamance County?
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alamance County (781 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Alamance County?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Alamance County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alamance County?
Truck crashes in Alamance County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alamance County?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alamance County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Alamance County compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Alamance County has 57.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alamance County?
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.