Gatesville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gatesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gatesville and Gates County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gates County numbers.
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 |
Gates County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Gates County: 7.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gates County. They injured 102 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
Only 113 truck crashes were reported in Gatesville since 2015; patterns below come from Gates County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gatesville is US-13, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (1), SR-32 (1) and Ssr-1212 Reynoldson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Gates County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Gatesville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gates County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Ssr-1212 Reynoldson Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
Gatesville at a glance
| Population | 260 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 644 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27938) | $65,217 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27938) | $127,969 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gatesville
How many truck accidents are there in Gatesville?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gates County (102 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gatesville?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gatesville: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gatesville?
Truck crashes in Gates County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gatesville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Gates County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Gatesville compare with North Carolina?
Gates County records 100.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gatesville?
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.