Conover, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conover: 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
11 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Conover compares with North Carolina
Conover against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Conover stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Conover | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 250.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Conover is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Conover: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Conover. They injured 144 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% 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 Conover is I-40, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-16 (3), SR-10 (2) and SR-1400 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Conover fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Conover
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffaloe Shoals Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Mcdonald Pkwy Ne | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Startown Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Conover) |
|---|---|
| Rock Barn Rd Ne | 40 |
| Conover Blvd | 25 |
| Thornburg Dr Ne | 18 |
| 1St St | 15 |
| Thornburg Dr Se | 11 |
| 4Th St Sw | 5 |
| 1St Ave | 5 |
| 1St St West | 2 |
Conover at a glance
| Population | 8,760 |
| Land area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Density | 765 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28613) | $58,707 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28613) | $227,053 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Conover 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 | 8 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +175% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | -8% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | +11% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Conover
How many truck accidents are there in Conover?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Conover since 2015, with 3 deaths and 144 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Conover?
I-40 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Conover since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Conover?
Truck crashes in Conover peak in March, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Conover?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Conover since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Conover compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Conover has 250.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Conover?
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.