Caswell County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caswell 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
4 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caswell County compares with North Carolina
Caswell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caswell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caswell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Caswell County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Caswell County: 5.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 142 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caswell County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-86 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-87 (1), Ssr-1300 Park Springs Rd (1) and Ssr-1372 S Nunnally Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Caswell County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-86, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Caswell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Caswell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 3 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-1300 Park Springs Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1372 S Nunnally Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caswell County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 1 |
| Points Grocery | 1 |
Caswell County at a glance
| Population | 22,363 |
| Land area | 425.5 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,728 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caswell 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -34% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -8% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Caswell County
How common are truck crashes in Caswell County?
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caswell County (86 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Caswell County?
SR-86 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Caswell County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Caswell County?
The worst month is May: 11.3% of truck crashes in Caswell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Caswell County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caswell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Caswell County compare with North Carolina?
Caswell County records 55.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Caswell County?
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.