Farmington, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farmington 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 |
Davie County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on 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
Police reported 450 crashes involving commercial trucks in Davie County since 2015: 288 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Farmington since 2015, this page uses Davie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Farmington with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-1320 (1), Ssr-1103 Lewisville-Clemmons R (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Farmington fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davie County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter 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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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-1320 | 1 |
| Ssr-1103 Lewisville-Clemmons R | 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 |
Farmington at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27028) | $69,137 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27028) | $221,713 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmington
How common are truck crashes in Farmington?
Since 2015, 450 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Davie County (288 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Farmington?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Farmington since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Farmington?
The worst month is July: 11.8% of truck crashes in Davie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Farmington?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davie County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Farmington 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Farmington?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.