Stovall, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stovall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stovall 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 sits below North Carolina on 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.
The headline for Granville County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Stovall had 7 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Stovall is I-85, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-96 (2), Ssr-1304 Dabney Rd (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Stovall fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Granville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| Ssr-1304 Dabney Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 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 |
Stovall at a glance
| Population | 340 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 266 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27582) | $54,375 |
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 Stovall
How common are truck crashes in Stovall?
Granville County has had 510 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 383 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Stovall?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stovall since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stovall?
May has the most truck crashes in Granville County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stovall?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Granville County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Stovall compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 71.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Granville County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Stovall?
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.