Granville County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Granville 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
10 of 510 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Granville County compares with North Carolina
Granville County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Granville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Granville County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Granville County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Granville County at a glance: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Granville County has recorded 510 truck crashes since 2015, with 383 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Granville County is I-85, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-96 (3), US-158 (3) and Range Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Granville County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Granville County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Granville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Granville County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| US-158 | 3 |
| Range Rd | 1 |
| SR-1004 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| Ssr-1138 Culbreth Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1718 Rock Spring Church Rd | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Granville County) |
|---|---|
| Mlk Jr Ave | 6 |
| Central Ave | 3 |
| Gate 1 Rd | 3 |
| Gate 1 Road | 3 |
| Gate 2 Rd | 3 |
| E Wilton Ave | 2 |
| Food Lion Distribution | 2 |
| Gate Two Rd | 2 |
Granville County at a glance
| Population | 61,544 |
| Land area | 532.0 sq mi |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,864 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Granville 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 | 31 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 32 | +2% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 41 | +26% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 40 | -2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Granville County
ZIP codes in Granville County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Granville County
How common are truck crashes in Granville County?
Since 2015, 510 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Granville County (383 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Granville County?
I-85 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Granville County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Granville County?
May has the most truck crashes in Granville County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Granville County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Granville County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Granville County compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Granville County has 71.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Granville 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.