Carolina Meadows, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carolina Meadows: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carolina Meadows and Chatham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chatham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chatham County compares with North Carolina
Chatham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chatham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Chatham County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Chatham County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Chatham County has recorded 685 truck crashes since 2015, with 373 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Carolina Meadows since 2015; patterns below come from Chatham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carolina Meadows since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (1), Renaissance Pkwy (1), SR-55 (1), SR-751 (1) and Ssr-1107 Stagecoach Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Carolina Meadows fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 1 |
| Renaissance Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-751 | 1 |
| Ssr-1107 Stagecoach Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chatham County) |
|---|---|
| E 11Th St | 8 |
| E Eleventh St | 5 |
| E Raleigh St | 3 |
| East Eleventh St | 3 |
| E 3Rd St | 2 |
| East Eleventh Street | 2 |
| Progress Blvd | 2 |
| S Chatham Ave | 2 |
Carolina Meadows at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27517) | $128,683 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27517) | $605,256 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chatham 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 | 34 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | -2% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 53 | +59% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 52 | -2% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carolina Meadows
How many truck crashes happen in Carolina Meadows?
Chatham County has had 685 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 373 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carolina Meadows?
October has the most truck crashes in Chatham County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carolina Meadows?
Since 2015, Chatham County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Carolina Meadows compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Chatham County records 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carolina Meadows?
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.