Clay County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay County: 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
0 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with North Carolina
Clay County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 5.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 6.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Clay County: 13.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 47 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 17.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 19.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clay County since 2015: US-64 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Clay County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.5% 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 6.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Eagles View Ln | 1 |
| Hollyberry Branch | 1 |
| Mcdonalds | 1 |
| Patterson Rd | 1 |
| Sullivan Street | 1 |
Clay County at a glance
| Population | 12,042 |
| Land area | 215.0 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,130 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +175% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +42% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -29% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clay County
ZIP codes in Clay County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clay County
How common are truck crashes in Clay County?
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (21 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Clay County?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in June, with 17.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clay County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Clay County compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 33.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay County?
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.