Fuquay-Varina, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fuquay-Varina: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fuquay-Varina and Harnett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harnett County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harnett County compares with North Carolina
Harnett County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harnett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harnett County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harnett County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Fuquay-Varina: US-401 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fuquay-Varina: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 967 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harnett County. They injured 641 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Fuquay-Varina since 2015, this page uses Harnett County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-401 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-55 (2), Ssr-1006 Old Stage Rd (2) and SR-1538 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is February, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fuquay-Varina fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harnett County.
- Look at alternatives to US-401 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Harnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-401 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| Ssr-1006 Old Stage Rd | 2 |
| SR-1538 | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
| Ssr-1101 Piney Grove Wilbon Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1379 Penny Rd | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harnett County) |
|---|---|
| Long Branch Rd | 8 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Hodges Chapel Rd | 5 |
| Food Lion Warehouse | 4 |
| Main St | 4 |
| North Main Street | 4 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 4 |
| South Main Street | 4 |
Fuquay-Varina at a glance
| Population | 46,317 |
| Land area | 19.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,386 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27526) | $110,017 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27526) | $410,522 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harnett 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 | 32 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 48 | +49% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 64 | +35% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 85 | +32% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fuquay-Varina
How many truck accidents are there in Fuquay-Varina?
Since 2015, 967 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harnett County (641 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fuquay-Varina?
NHTSA data shows US-401 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fuquay-Varina since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fuquay-Varina?
Truck crashes in Harnett County peak in March, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fuquay-Varina?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harnett County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fuquay-Varina compare with North Carolina?
Harnett County records 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fuquay-Varina?
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.