Taylorsville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylorsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Taylorsville and Alexander County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alexander County numbers.
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Alexander County at a glance: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 140 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alexander County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
Only 137 truck crashes were reported in Taylorsville since 2015; patterns below come from Alexander County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Taylorsville is US-64, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-127 (1) and Ssr-1128 Barrett Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 8.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Taylorsville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alexander County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Alexander County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 4 |
| 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 |
Taylorsville at a glance
| Population | 2,294 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 957 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28681) | $60,977 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28681) | $201,692 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Taylorsville
How many truck accidents are there in Taylorsville?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alexander County (86 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Taylorsville?
US-64 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Taylorsville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Taylorsville?
February has the most truck crashes in Alexander County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taylorsville?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alexander County since 2015, 8.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Taylorsville compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Alexander County has 32.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Taylorsville?
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.