Wadesboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wadesboro: 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
7 of 271 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wadesboro compares with North Carolina
Wadesboro against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wadesboro stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wadesboro | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 476.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 7.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Wadesboro is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Wadesboro: 1.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 271 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wadesboro. They injured 205 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wadesboro since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-742 (2), US-74 (2), Ssr-1118 Chewning Rd (1), Ssr-1418 Ansonville Polkton Rd (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Wadesboro fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wadesboro.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wadesboro
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-742 | 2 |
| US-74 | 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 (Wadesboro) |
|---|---|
| E Caswell St | 5 |
| US-74 | 4 |
| Camden Road | 2 |
| Salisbury St | 1 |
| South Green St | 1 |
| Speedway | 1 |
| Threadgill Street | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Wadesboro at a glance
| Population | 4,965 |
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Density | 753 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28170) | $39,548 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28170) | $146,387 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wadesboro 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 | 12 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +34% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 22 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | -2% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wadesboro
How common are truck crashes in Wadesboro?
Wadesboro has had 271 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wadesboro?
The worst month is May: 10.3% of truck crashes in Wadesboro happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wadesboro?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wadesboro since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Wadesboro compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wadesboro has 476.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wadesboro?
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.