Alexander County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alexander 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
12 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alexander County compares with North Carolina
Alexander County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alexander County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alexander County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Alexander County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Alexander County at a glance: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.5%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Alexander County has recorded 140 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 53.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-127 (1) and Ssr-1128 Barrett Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Alexander County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Alexander County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Alexander County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| Ssr-1128 Barrett Mountain Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alexander County) |
|---|---|
| Mays Meats Pva | 2 |
| Shurtape | 2 |
| 3Rd Ave Se | 1 |
| First United Methodist | 1 |
| Goodwill | 1 |
| Nc Hwy 90 East | 1 |
| Popular Grove Ct | 1 |
Alexander County at a glance
| Population | 36,693 |
| Land area | 260.0 sq mi |
| Density | 141 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,644 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alexander 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +31% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | -15% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Alexander County
ZIP codes in Alexander County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Alexander County
How many truck crashes happen in Alexander County?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alexander County (86 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Alexander County?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Alexander County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Alexander County?
Truck crashes in Alexander County peak in February, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Alexander County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alexander County since 2015, 8.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Alexander County compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Alexander County has 32.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alexander County?
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.