Whitsett, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitsett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitsett 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 sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Whitsett: I-85 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Whitsett.
Overview
Guilford County has recorded 4,518 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,068 people injured and 70 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 105 truck crashes reported in Whitsett since 2015, this page uses Guilford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-40 (5), SR-54 (1) and Ssr-2719 High Rock Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 138 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
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 Whitsett fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guilford County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Guilford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| Ssr-2719 High Rock Rd | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 |
Whitsett at a glance
| Population | 604 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27342) | $116,731 |
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 Whitsett
How common are truck crashes in Whitsett?
Since 2015, 4,518 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guilford County (3,068 injured, 70 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Whitsett?
I-85 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Whitsett since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitsett?
June has the most truck crashes in Guilford County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Whitsett?
138 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Whitsett compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Guilford County records 69.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Whitsett?
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.