Wallburg, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wallburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wallburg 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 |
Davidson County sits below North Carolina 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).
Davidson County at a glance: 13.2% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.5% across North Carolina.
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.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Wallburg since 2015; patterns below come from Davidson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wallburg since 2015: I-40 (3), I-74 (3), SR-109 (3), US-29 (3) and I-285 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Wallburg fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davidson County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.1% 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 1.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| I-74 | 3 |
| SR-109 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| I-285 | 2 |
| Reidsville Rd | 2 |
| US-158 | 2 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| CR-1962 | 1 |
| N Patterson Ave | 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 |
Wallburg at a glance
| Population | 3,255 |
| Land area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Density | 582 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27107) | $60,729 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27107) | $220,133 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 55 to 102. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wallburg
How many truck crashes happen in Wallburg?
Davidson County has had 1,241 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 770 people and killing 43.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wallburg?
Truck crashes in Davidson County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wallburg?
Since 2015, Davidson County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wallburg compared 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 Wallburg?
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.