Thomasville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thomasville: 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
9 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thomasville compares with North Carolina
Thomasville against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thomasville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thomasville | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Thomasville: 2.4× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Thomasville (1.5 → 3.6).
Overview
Police reported 330 crashes involving commercial trucks in Thomasville since 2015: 218 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-29 (4), US-64 (3) and I-74 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Thomasville fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, 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.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- With 2.9% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Thomasville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 2 |
| I-285 | 1 |
| SR-1544 | 1 |
| Ssr-1547 Unity St | 1 |
| Ssr-1556 Welborn Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2250 Becks Church Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thomasville) |
|---|---|
| Randolph St | 20 |
| National Highway | 6 |
| Blair St | 6 |
| Liberty Dr | 6 |
| Unity St | 5 |
| I 85 North Rest Area | 3 |
| Salem St | 3 |
| Pineywood Rd | 3 |
Thomasville at a glance
| Population | 27,605 |
| Land area | 16.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,636 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thomasville 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 | 13 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | +63% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 27 | +27% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | -10% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thomasville
How many truck crashes happen in Thomasville?
Thomasville has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Thomasville?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thomasville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Thomasville?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Thomasville happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Thomasville?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Thomasville since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Thomasville compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Thomasville records 103.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Thomasville?
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.