Morganton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morganton: 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 409 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morganton compares with North Carolina
Morganton against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morganton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morganton | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 199.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Morganton has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Morganton at a glance: US-64 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Morganton.
Overview
Morganton has recorded 409 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 2.5% 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 Morganton is US-64, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-40 (3) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Morganton fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.5% 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
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 Morganton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 4 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morganton) |
|---|---|
| Burkemont Ave | 11 |
| W Fleming Dr | 10 |
| Sanford Dr | 8 |
| N Green St | 7 |
| S Sterling St | 7 |
| Kirksey Dr | 5 |
| Carbon City Rd | 4 |
| E Meeting St | 4 |
Morganton at a glance
| Population | 17,825 |
| Land area | 19.2 sq mi |
| Density | 927 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morganton 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 | 30 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 29 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +15% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 33 | -3% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morganton
How many truck crashes happen in Morganton?
Since 2015, 409 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morganton (245 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morganton?
US-64 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Morganton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morganton?
Truck crashes in Morganton peak in October, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morganton?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morganton since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morganton compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 199.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morganton, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morganton?
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.