Yadkin College, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yadkin College: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yadkin College 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).
What stands out in Yadkin College: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Yadkin College: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,241 crashes involving commercial trucks in Davidson County since 2015: 770 people were injured and 43 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Yadkin College since 2015; patterns below come from Davidson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Yadkin College is I-85, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (4), SR-150 (3) and US-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Yadkin College fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Davidson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| SR-150 | 3 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| Fairview Dr | 1 |
| I-285 | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| Ssr-3010 Old Us Hwy 52 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 |
Yadkin College at a glance
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27295) | $63,961 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27295) | $209,361 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 55 a year in the 1990s and 102 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Yadkin College
How many truck accidents are there in Yadkin College?
Since 2015, 1,241 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Davidson County (770 injured, 43 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Yadkin College?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Yadkin College: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Yadkin College?
Truck crashes in Davidson County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Yadkin College?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Davidson County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Yadkin College 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Yadkin College?
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.