Graham County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Graham 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 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graham County compares with North Carolina
Graham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 5.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 40% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Graham County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Graham County: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Graham County has recorded 21 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 191 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Graham County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-143 (2) and US-129 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Graham County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Graham County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Graham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Graham County) |
|---|---|
| SR-143 | 2 |
| US-129 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Graham County) |
|---|---|
| Sweetwater Rd | 1 |
Graham County at a glance
| Population | 8,179 |
| Land area | 292.0 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,312 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graham 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +75% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -25% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 1 | -44% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 1. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Graham County
ZIP codes in Graham County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Graham County
How common are truck crashes in Graham County?
Since 2015, 21 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Graham County (9 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Graham County?
Truck crashes in Graham County peak in January, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Graham County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Graham County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Graham County compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Graham County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Graham County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.