Clayton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clayton: 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
7 of 393 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clayton compares with North Carolina
Clayton against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clayton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clayton | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Clayton has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Clayton: US-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clayton: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 393 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clayton since 2015: 252 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% 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 (5). Next come I-40 (3), Poole Rd (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Clayton fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Clayton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 5 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| Poole Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffalo Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1555 Barber Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1918 Barbour Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2509 Mial Plantation Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clayton) |
|---|---|
| Shotwell Rd | 9 |
| US-70 | 4 |
| Covered Bridge Rd | 3 |
| Clayton Blvd | 3 |
| Nc Hwy 42 | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| N Oneil St | 2 |
| Walmart | 2 |
Clayton at a glance
| Population | 31,732 |
| Land area | 16.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,890 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clayton 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 | 12 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 23 | +91% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +13% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 36 | +38% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clayton
How many truck crashes happen in Clayton?
Clayton has had 393 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 252 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clayton?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clayton: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clayton?
Truck crashes in Clayton peak in June, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clayton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Clayton since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Clayton compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clayton has 108.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clayton?
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.