Anson County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anson 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
11 of 507 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anson County compares with North Carolina
Anson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 197.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Anson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Anson County: US-74 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes in Anson County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 507 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anson County. They injured 361 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Anson County is US-74, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-742 (2), Ssr-1118 Chewning Rd (1) and Ssr-1418 Ansonville Polkton Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Anson County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Anson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Anson County) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 3 |
| SR-742 | 2 |
| Ssr-1118 Chewning Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 Ansonville Polkton Rd | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anson County) |
|---|---|
| E Caswell St | 6 |
| Dozer Dr | 4 |
| US-74 | 4 |
| Camden Road | 2 |
| Gravel Plant Rd | 2 |
| Anson Hs | 1 |
| Brent Street | 1 |
| Camden Rd | 1 |
Anson County at a glance
| Population | 22,432 |
| Land area | 531.5 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,211 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anson 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 | 24 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +25% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +42% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | -7% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Anson County
How common are truck crashes in Anson County?
Anson County has had 507 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 361 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Anson County?
US-74 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Anson County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Anson County?
The worst month is May: 9.7% of truck crashes in Anson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Anson County?
Since 2015, Anson County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Anson County compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Anson County has 197.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Anson 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.