Saxapahaw, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saxapahaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saxapahaw 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 |
Alamance County has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
The headline for Alamance County: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Saxapahaw 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%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Saxapahaw is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-85 (3), Ssr-1005 (2) and SR-1177 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (23%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Saxapahaw fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alamance County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Alamance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| Ssr-1005 | 2 |
| SR-1177 | 1 |
| SR-2126 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Lindley Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 Mebane Oaks 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 |
Saxapahaw at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 101 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 Saxapahaw
How common are truck crashes in Saxapahaw?
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 Saxapahaw?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saxapahaw since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Saxapahaw?
Truck crashes in Alamance County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Saxapahaw?
Since 2015, Alamance County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Saxapahaw compared with North Carolina?
Alamance County records 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Saxapahaw?
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.