Governors Village, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Governors Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Governors Village 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Chatham County: 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Governors Village since 2015, this page uses Chatham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 Governors Village since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (1), Renaissance Pkwy (1), SR-751 (1), Ssr-1107 Stagecoach Rd (1) and Ssr-1109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Governors Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-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 |
Governors Village 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 Governors Village
How common are truck crashes in Governors Village?
685 truck crashes have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 373 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Governors Village?
Truck crashes in Chatham County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Governors Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Chatham County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Governors Village compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Chatham County has 69.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Governors Village?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.