Mocksville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mocksville: 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
4 of 283 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mocksville compares with North Carolina
Mocksville against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mocksville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Mocksville | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 417.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 6.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Mocksville is lower on 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 after dark.
Mocksville at a glance: 1 in 87 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Mocksville has recorded 283 truck crashes since 2015, with 180 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.0% 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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Mocksville with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-601 (2), US-64 (2) and SR-1320 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Mocksville fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.9% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 Mocksville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-1320 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mocksville) |
|---|---|
| Valley Rd | 2 |
| T/A Truck Stop | 2 |
| Construction Area | 1 |
| Cooper Creek Dr | 1 |
| E Lexington Rd | 1 |
| Farmland Rd | 1 |
| Funder Dr | 1 |
| Milling Rd | 1 |
Mocksville at a glance
| Population | 6,224 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 788 per 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 Mocksville 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 | 21 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 23 | +9% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 23 | +2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | -3% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Mocksville
How many truck crashes happen in Mocksville?
283 truck crashes have been reported in Mocksville since 2015, with 7 deaths and 180 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mocksville?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mocksville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mocksville?
July has the most truck crashes in Mocksville, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mocksville?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mocksville since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Mocksville compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mocksville has 417.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mocksville?
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.