Woodlawn, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodlawn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodlawn 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 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.
What stands out in Alamance County: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Alamance County has recorded 1,242 truck crashes since 2015, with 781 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Woodlawn had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Alamance County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Woodlawn with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-85 (4), SR-49 (3) and SR-86 (2).
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%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Woodlawn 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-86 | 2 |
| SR-2126 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 (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 |
Woodlawn at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 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 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 Woodlawn
How many truck accidents are there in Woodlawn?
Alamance County has had 1,242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 781 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Woodlawn?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodlawn: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodlawn?
June has the most truck crashes in Alamance County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Woodlawn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Alamance County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn?
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.