Troutman, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troutman: 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
0 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Troutman compares with North Carolina
Troutman against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Troutman stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Troutman | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 478.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 7.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Troutman has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Troutman: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Troutman has recorded 244 truck crashes since 2015, with 130 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-150 (4), I-40 (3) and I-77 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Troutman since 2015.
Route planning tips for Troutman fleets
- Build extra time into September 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.
- 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 Troutman
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 7 |
| SR-150 | 4 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| I-77 | 3 |
| Brookdale Dr | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-801 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Troutman) |
|---|---|
| Pilot Truck Stop | 22 |
| Charlotte Hwy | 11 |
| Charlotte Highway | 8 |
| Pilot Travel Plaza | 7 |
| Old Murdock Rd | 4 |
| Lexus Dr | 3 |
| Lexus Drive | 2 |
| Murdock Rd | 2 |
Troutman at a glance
| Population | 4,234 |
| Land area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Density | 497 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28166) | $93,511 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28166) | $322,323 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Troutman 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 | 7 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 7 | -3% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | +112% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | +67% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 23. 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 Troutman
How many truck crashes happen in Troutman?
Troutman has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 130 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Troutman?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Troutman since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Troutman?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Troutman happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Troutman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Troutman since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Troutman compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Troutman has 478.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Troutman?
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.