Advance, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Advance: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Advance and Davie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Davie County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 450 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Davie County compares with North Carolina
Davie County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Davie County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Davie County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Davie County at a glance: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 450 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Davie County. They injured 288 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Advance had 16 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Davie County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-150 (3), I-285 (2) and SR-1516 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Advance fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.7% 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Davie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-150 | 3 |
| I-285 | 2 |
| SR-1516 | 1 |
| Ssr-1103 Lewisville-Clemmons R | 1 |
| Ssr-3010 Old Us Hwy 52 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davie County) |
|---|---|
| T/A Truck Stop | 2 |
| Valley Rd | 2 |
| Advance Post Office | 1 |
| Ashley Furniture | 1 |
| Auto Sales | 1 |
| Bermuda Commons | 1 |
| Blakely Landscaping | 1 |
| Construction Area | 1 |
Advance at a glance
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27006) | $96,580 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27006) | $328,343 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davie 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +26% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +15% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Advance
How common are truck crashes in Advance?
450 truck crashes have been reported in Davie County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 288 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Advance?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Advance since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Advance?
Truck crashes in Davie County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Advance?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davie County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Advance compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Davie County records 90.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Advance?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.