Gates County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gates County: 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
0 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gates County compares with North Carolina
Gates County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gates County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gates County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.87 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 75% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Gates County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Gates County: 7.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gates County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-32 leads in Gates County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-13 (2), Ssr-1212 Reynoldson Rd (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gates County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Gates County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-32 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Gates County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gates County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| Ssr-1212 Reynoldson Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
Gates County at a glance
| Population | 10,299 |
| Land area | 340.6 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,147 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gates 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +2% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -11% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gates County
ZIP codes in Gates County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gates County
How common are truck crashes in Gates County?
Gates County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gates County?
SR-32 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Gates County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gates County?
The worst month is February: 13.1% of truck crashes in Gates County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gates County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gates County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gates County compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Gates County has 100.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gates County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.