Alleghany County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alleghany 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
0 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alleghany County compares with North Carolina
Alleghany County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alleghany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alleghany County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 10.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Alleghany County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Alleghany County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alleghany County. They injured 32 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Alleghany County since 2015: CR-1100 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Alleghany County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Alleghany County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Alleghany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Alleghany County) |
|---|---|
| CR-1100 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alleghany County) |
|---|---|
| Grandview Dr | 1 |
| Grayson St | 1 |
| W Whitehead St | 1 |
Alleghany County at a glance
| Population | 11,379 |
| Land area | 234.8 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,472 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alleghany 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +53% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +9% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -27% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Cities, towns & communities in Alleghany County
ZIP codes in Alleghany County
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Questions fleets ask about Alleghany County
How common are truck crashes in Alleghany County?
Alleghany County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in Alleghany County?
February has the most truck crashes in Alleghany County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alleghany County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Alleghany County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Alleghany County compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alleghany County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alleghany County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.