Oxford, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oxford: 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
6 of 260 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oxford compares with North Carolina
Oxford against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oxford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oxford | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 247.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Oxford sits below North Carolina on 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 Oxford: 4.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 260 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oxford since 2015: 215 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oxford since 2015: I-85 (3), US-158 (3), SR-96 (2), Range Rd (1) and Ssr-1304 Dabney Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Oxford fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 4.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Oxford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 3 |
| US-158 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| Range Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1304 Dabney Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oxford) |
|---|---|
| Mlk Jr Ave | 6 |
| Rest Area I85N | 2 |
| Roxboro Rd | 2 |
| Oxford Loop | 2 |
| Williamsboro St | 1 |
| Loop Rd | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr | 1 |
| Mccanahan Street | 1 |
Oxford at a glance
| Population | 8,972 |
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,402 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27565) | $56,432 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27565) | $199,907 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oxford 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 | 17 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 19 | +8% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 22 | +19% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 20 | -10% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oxford
How common are truck crashes in Oxford?
Oxford has had 260 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 215 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oxford?
Truck crashes in Oxford peak in May, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oxford?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oxford since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oxford compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 247.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oxford, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oxford?
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.