Statesville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Statesville: 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
15 of 1,199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Statesville compares with North Carolina
Statesville against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Statesville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Statesville | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 324.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Statesville sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Statesville at a glance: 2.4× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Statesville per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.0 vs 1.2).
Overview
Police reported 1,199 crashes involving commercial trucks in Statesville since 2015: 832 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-70 leads within 10 miles of Statesville with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (5), I-77 (3) and US-21 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Statesville fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Statesville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 7 |
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-77 | 3 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| Brookdale Dr | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Statesville) |
|---|---|
| Salisbury Hwy | 20 |
| Garner Bagnal Blvd | 15 |
| Mocksville Hwy | 12 |
| Rest Area | 10 |
| W Front St | 10 |
| Salisbury Rd | 8 |
| E Garner Bagnal Blvd | 7 |
| E Broad St | 7 |
Statesville at a glance
| Population | 31,693 |
| Land area | 28.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,130 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Statesville 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 | 41 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 83 | +102% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 88 | +6% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 106 | +20% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Statesville
How common are truck crashes in Statesville?
Since 2015, 1,199 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Statesville (832 injured, 31 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Statesville?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Statesville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Statesville?
The worst month is February: 9.8% of truck crashes in Statesville happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Statesville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Statesville since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Statesville compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 324.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Statesville, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Statesville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.