Oak Ridge, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Ridge and Guilford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Guilford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Guilford County compares with North Carolina
Guilford County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guilford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guilford County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Guilford County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Guilford County: 2.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,518 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guilford County. They injured 3,068 people and killed 70.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 31 truck crashes reported in Oak Ridge since 2015, this page uses Guilford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Oak Ridge happened on I-40 (5), US-158 (5), SR-65 (3), SR-68 (3) and US-220 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
138 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Oak Ridge fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guilford County.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Guilford County.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Guilford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-158 | 5 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| SR-68 | 3 |
| US-220 | 2 |
| I-73 | 1 |
| SR-1850 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| Ssr-1008 W Market St | 1 |
| Ssr-1850 Sandy Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guilford County) |
|---|---|
| W Wendover Av | 102 |
| W Market St | 93 |
| Battleground Av | 51 |
| W Gate City Blvd | 48 |
| Eastchester Dr | 38 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 35 |
| W Friendly Av | 35 |
| S Holden Rd | 30 |
Oak Ridge at a glance
| Population | 7,900 |
| Land area | 16.7 sq mi |
| Density | 472 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27310) | $165,898 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27310) | $512,761 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guilford 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 | 182 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 269 | +48% | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 392 | +45% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 344 | -12% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 182 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 344. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Ridge
How many truck accidents are there in Oak Ridge?
Guilford County has had 4,518 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,068 people and killing 70.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oak Ridge?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Guilford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oak Ridge?
138 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oak Ridge compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 69.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guilford County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oak Ridge?
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.