Claremont, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Claremont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Claremont and Catawba County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Catawba County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Catawba County compares with North Carolina
Catawba County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Catawba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Catawba County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Catawba County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Claremont at a glance: I-40 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Claremont.
Overview
Catawba County has recorded 1,434 truck crashes since 2015, with 844 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Claremont had 71 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Catawba County numbers.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Claremont with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-16 (3), US-70 (3) and SR-1400 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Claremont fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Catawba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffaloe Shoals Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Mcdonald Pkwy Ne | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Startown Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1491 Section House Rd Nw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Catawba County) |
|---|---|
| Rock Barn Rd Ne | 40 |
| Conover Blvd | 25 |
| Thornburg Dr Ne | 19 |
| 1St St | 15 |
| Startown Rd | 14 |
| 1St Ave Sw | 11 |
| 8Th St Dr Se | 11 |
| Mcdonald Pkwy Se | 11 |
Claremont at a glance
| Population | 1,753 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 599 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28610) | $65,722 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28610) | $181,156 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Catawba 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 | 68 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 89 | +30% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 116 | +30% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 111 | -4% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 111. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Claremont
How many truck crashes happen in Claremont?
Since 2015, 1,434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Catawba County (844 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Claremont?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Claremont: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Claremont?
November has the most truck crashes in Catawba County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Claremont?
Since 2015, Catawba County has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Claremont compared with North Carolina?
Catawba County records 73.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Claremont?
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.