Southmont, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southmont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Southmont and Davidson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Davidson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Davidson County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Southmont: I-85 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Southmont since 2015.
Overview
Davidson County has recorded 1,241 truck crashes since 2015, with 770 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Southmont since 2015, this page uses Davidson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Southmont is I-85, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd (2), SR-1002 (1) and SR-109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Southmont fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Davidson County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Davidson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd | 2 |
| SR-1002 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 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 |
Southmont at a glance
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Southmont
How common are truck crashes in Southmont?
Since 2015, 1,241 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Davidson County (770 injured, 43 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Southmont?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Southmont since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Southmont?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Davidson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Southmont?
Since 2015, Davidson County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Southmont compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 60.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Davidson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Southmont?
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.