Long View, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Long View: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Long View and Burke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 652 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burke County compares with North Carolina
Burke County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burke County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Burke County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Long View: I-40 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Long View.
Overview
Since 2015, 652 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burke County. They injured 400 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Long View had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Burke County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Long View is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-1400 (2), US-321 (2) and 9th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Long View fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burke County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Burke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| US-321 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Mcdonald Pkwy Ne | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Startown Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-127 | 1 |
| Ssr-1491 Section House Rd Nw | 1 |
| Ssr-1786 Miller Bridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burke County) |
|---|---|
| Burkemont Ave | 11 |
| W Fleming Dr | 10 |
| Sanford Dr | 8 |
| S Sterling St | 7 |
| N Green St | 7 |
| Main St | 7 |
| Kirksey Dr | 5 |
| Carbon City Rd | 4 |
Long View at a glance
| Population | 5,289 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,314 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28637) | $67,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28637) | $202,444 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burke 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 | 40 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 47 | +17% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 54 | +15% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | -8% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Long View
How many truck crashes happen in Long View?
652 truck crashes have been reported in Burke County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 400 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Long View?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Long View since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Long View?
October has the most truck crashes in Burke County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Long View?
Since 2015, Burke County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Long View compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Burke County records 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Long View?
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.