Goldston, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goldston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goldston 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 sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Chatham County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 685 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chatham County since 2015: 373 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 45 truck crashes were reported in Goldston since 2015; patterns below come from Chatham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-421 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-42 (1), Ssr-1318 Steel Bridge Rd (1) and US-1 (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 Goldston fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-421, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 5 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1318 Steel Bridge Rd | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-15 | 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 |
Goldston at a glance
| Population | 256 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 242 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27252) | $50,435 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27252) | $172,158 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goldston
How many truck crashes happen in Goldston?
685 truck crashes have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 373 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Goldston?
NHTSA data shows US-421 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Goldston since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Goldston?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Chatham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Goldston?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Chatham County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Goldston compare with North Carolina?
Chatham County records 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Goldston?
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.