Love Valley, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Love Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Love Valley and Iredell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Iredell 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 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Iredell County compares with North Carolina
Iredell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iredell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iredell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Iredell County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Iredell County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,338 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iredell County. They injured 1,597 people and killed 51.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Love Valley since 2015, this page uses Iredell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come Ssr-1117 (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (23%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Love Valley fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iredell County.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Iredell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| Ssr-1117 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iredell County) |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Hwy | 26 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 22 |
| E Plaza Dr | 21 |
| River Hwy | 20 |
| Salisbury Hwy | 20 |
| W Plaza Dr | 20 |
| Garner Bagnal Blvd | 15 |
| Oakridge Farm Hwy | 13 |
Love Valley at a glance
| Population | 175 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28689) | $70,565 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28689) | $147,608 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iredell 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 | 64 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 135 | +110% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 169 | +25% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 196 | +16% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 64 to 196. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Love Valley
How many truck crashes happen in Love Valley?
2,338 truck crashes have been reported in Iredell County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 1,597 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Love Valley?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Love Valley: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Love Valley?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Iredell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Love Valley?
Since 2015, Iredell County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Love Valley compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 96.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iredell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Love Valley?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.