Greene County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greene 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
3 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with North Carolina
Greene County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Greene County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Greene County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Greene County at a glance: 17.2% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (North Carolina: 10.5%).
Overview
Greene County has recorded 192 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Greene County since 2015: SR-91 (2), US-13 (2), SR-903 (1) and Ssr-1301 Vandiford-Thomas Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Greene County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2022, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greene County) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| SR-903 | 1 |
| Ssr-1301 Vandiford-Thomas Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| 4Th St | 1 |
| Gregory Ave | 1 |
| Kingold Blvd | 1 |
| Private Drive | 1 |
| Private Driveway | 1 |
| Se Second St | 1 |
| Tripp Grimsley Rd | 1 |
Greene County at a glance
| Population | 20,671 |
| Land area | 266.7 sq mi |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,579 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 11 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +125% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | -15% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Greene County
ZIP codes in Greene County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Greene County
How many truck crashes happen in Greene County?
Greene County has had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greene County?
September has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greene County?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Greene County compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Greene County records 98.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greene County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.