Davidson County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Davidson 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Davidson County compares with North Carolina
Davidson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davidson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Davidson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Davidson County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Davidson County: I-85 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes in Davidson County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,241 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Davidson County. They injured 770 people and killed 43.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads in Davidson County with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-109 (4), US-29 (4) and SR-150 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Davidson County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davidson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Davidson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Davidson County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 11 |
| SR-109 | 4 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| SR-150 | 3 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| Fairview Dr | 1 |
| I-285 | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-1516 | 1 |
| Ssr-2250 Becks Church Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davidson County) |
|---|---|
| Randolph St | 20 |
| Cotton Grove Rd | 12 |
| Winston Rd | 12 |
| S Main St | 10 |
| National Highway | 6 |
| Liberty Dr | 6 |
| Blair St | 6 |
| Unity St | 5 |
Davidson County at a glance
| Population | 177,809 |
| Land area | 553.0 sq mi |
| Density | 322 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,232 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davidson 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 | 55 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 86 | +57% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 98 | +14% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 102 | +4% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 102. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Davidson County
ZIP codes in Davidson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Davidson County
How common are truck crashes in Davidson County?
Davidson County has had 1,241 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 770 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Davidson County?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes in Davidson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Davidson County?
Truck crashes in Davidson County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Davidson County?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Davidson County compare with North Carolina?
Davidson County records 60.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Davidson County?
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.