Stem, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stem: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stem and Granville County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Granville County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Granville County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Granville County has recorded 510 truck crashes since 2015, with 383 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Stem had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Granville County numbers.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of Stem with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-158 (2), Range Rd (1) and SR-1004 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Stem fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| US-158 | 2 |
| Range Rd | 1 |
| SR-1004 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Old Oxford Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1138 Culbreth 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 |
Stem at a glance
| Population | 1,018 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 822 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27581) | $59,492 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27581) | $208,820 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 40 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 Stem
How many truck crashes happen in Stem?
Granville County has had 510 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 383 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Stem?
I-85 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stem since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stem?
Truck crashes in Granville County peak in May, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stem?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Granville County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Stem compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Granville County has 71.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Stem?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.