Mebane, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mebane: 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 of 237 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mebane compares with North Carolina
Mebane against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mebane stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mebane | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Mebane has lower values than North Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Mebane: 4.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Mebane has recorded 237 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-85 (4), SR-49 (3) and SR-54 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mebane since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mebane fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mebane.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mebane
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-85 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| SR-1177 | 1 |
| SR-2126 | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 Mebane Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1928 Jimmie Kerr Rd | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mebane) |
|---|---|
| Mebane Oaks Rd | 8 |
| Trollingwood Hawf | 7 |
| S Fifth St | 6 |
| Trollingwood Haw | 6 |
| Trollingwood Hwfl | 4 |
| Trollingwood Rd | 3 |
| Pilot Travel Center | 3 |
| Buckhorn Rd | 3 |
Mebane at a glance
| Population | 20,654 |
| Land area | 12.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,689 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27302) | $79,819 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27302) | $305,977 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mebane 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 | 4 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | +252% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +9% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 22 | +55% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mebane
How common are truck crashes in Mebane?
Since 2015, 237 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mebane (111 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mebane?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mebane: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mebane?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Mebane happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mebane?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mebane since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mebane compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Mebane has 93.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mebane?
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.