Newton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton: 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 295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton compares with North Carolina
Newton against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 188.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Newton sits below North Carolina on after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Newton at a glance: 1 in 26 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 295 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton since 2015: 207 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Newton is SR-16, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-40 (2), SR-10 (2) and SR-1400 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Newton fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Newton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffaloe Shoals Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Mcdonald Pkwy Ne | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Startown Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton) |
|---|---|
| Old Conover Startown R | 4 |
| Startown Rd | 3 |
| Southfork Dr | 2 |
| St Pauls Church Rd | 2 |
| Old Conover Startown | 1 |
| Peace Heaven Dr | 1 |
| Pva Burkes Outlet | 1 |
| Room And Board | 1 |
Newton at a glance
| Population | 13,571 |
| Land area | 13.8 sq mi |
| Density | 984 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28658) | $72,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28658) | $215,825 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 14 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +16% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | +47% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | -1% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Newton
How many truck crashes happen in Newton?
Since 2015, 295 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton (207 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Newton?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newton: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Newton?
Truck crashes in Newton peak in June, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Newton since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does Newton compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Newton has 188.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newton?
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.