Grandy, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grandy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grandy and Currituck County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Currituck County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Currituck County compares with North Carolina
Currituck County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Currituck County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Currituck County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 11.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Currituck County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Currituck County at a glance: 1 in 139 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Currituck County. They injured 112 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Grandy since 2015; patterns below come from Currituck County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Grandy happened on US-158 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Grandy fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.2% 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
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 Currituck County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-158 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Currituck County) |
|---|---|
| Caratoke Hwy | 2 |
| Shortcut Rd | 2 |
| Handee-Hugos | 1 |
| Moyock Duck Thru | 1 |
| Nc 12 B | 1 |
| S Mills Rd | 1 |
| Shawboro Rd | 1 |
| Travis Blvd | 1 |
Grandy at a glance
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27939) | $62,463 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27939) | $305,831 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Currituck 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +27% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +5% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grandy
How many truck crashes happen in Grandy?
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Currituck County (112 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Grandy?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Currituck County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grandy?
Since 2015, Currituck County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Grandy compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Currituck County has 38.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grandy?
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.