Alamance, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alamance: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alamance and Alamance County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alamance 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 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Alamance County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Alamance County: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alamance County. They injured 781 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Alamance since 2015; patterns below come from Alamance County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Alamance is I-85, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (6), SR-49 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (23%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Alamance fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Lindley Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 | 1 |
| Ssr-1101 County Line Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1928 Jimmie Kerr Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2328 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 1,043 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,312 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27215) | $68,825 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27215) | $260,037 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alamance
How many truck crashes happen in Alamance?
Alamance County has had 1,242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 781 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Alamance?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alamance: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Alamance?
Truck crashes in Alamance County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alamance?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Alamance County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Alamance compare with North Carolina?
Alamance County records 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alamance?
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.