Rhodhiss, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rhodhiss: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rhodhiss and Caldwell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Caldwell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with North Carolina
Caldwell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Caldwell County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rhodhiss: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rhodhiss: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caldwell County. They injured 211 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Rhodhiss had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Caldwell County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-321 (3), SR-1400 (2) and 9th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Rhodhiss fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-321 | 3 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| SR-1159 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 Connelly Springs Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Mcdonald Pkwy Ne | 1 |
| Ssr-127 | 1 |
| Ssr-1786 Miller Bridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| Morganton Blvd | 14 |
| Blowing Rock Blvd | 9 |
| Hickory Blvd | 6 |
| Southwest Blvd | 4 |
| Harper Ave | 3 |
| Norwood St | 3 |
| Wilkesboro Blvd | 3 |
| Falls Avenue | 2 |
Rhodhiss at a glance
| Population | 987 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 831 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28667) | $26,354 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28667) | $132,380 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 21 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | +35% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 32 | +14% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | -20% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rhodhiss
How many truck crashes happen in Rhodhiss?
345 truck crashes have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 211 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rhodhiss?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rhodhiss since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rhodhiss?
March has the most truck crashes in Caldwell County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rhodhiss?
Since 2015, Caldwell County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rhodhiss compare with North Carolina?
Caldwell County records 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rhodhiss?
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.