Lake Norman of Catawba, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Norman of Catawba: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Norman of Catawba 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
The headline for Lake Norman of Catawba: SR-150 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Norman of Catawba: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,434 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Catawba County. They injured 844 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Lake Norman of Catawba had 0 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lake Norman of Catawba is SR-150, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-77 (3), SR-16 (3) and Ssr-1003 Buffaloe Shoals Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lake Norman of Catawba fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Catawba County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-150, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Catawba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-150 | 4 |
| I-77 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffaloe Shoals Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1374 | 1 |
| Ssr-1441 | 1 |
| Ssr-1861 Caleb Rd | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 |
Lake Norman of Catawba at a glance
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28673) | $99,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28673) | $464,948 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 111 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Norman of Catawba
How many truck crashes happen in Lake Norman of Catawba?
Catawba County has had 1,434 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 844 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lake Norman of Catawba?
Since 2015, SR-150 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Norman of Catawba: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lake Norman of Catawba?
Truck crashes in Catawba County peak in November, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lake Norman of Catawba?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Catawba County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lake Norman of Catawba compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Catawba County has 73.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lake Norman of Catawba?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.