Sanford, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sanford: 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
8 of 419 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sanford compares with North Carolina
Sanford against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sanford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sanford | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Sanford sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Sanford: 4.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Sanford has recorded 419 truck crashes since 2015, with 243 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sanford is US-421, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-42 (3), SR-87 (3) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Sanford fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-421; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sanford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 6 |
| SR-42 | 3 |
| SR-87 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Mciver St | 1 |
| Ssr-1144 Swanns Station Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1318 Steel Bridge Rd | 1 |
| US-241 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sanford) |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Hwy | 23 |
| S Horner Blvd | 15 |
| Hawkins Ave | 9 |
| Lee Ave | 8 |
| Woodland Ave | 6 |
| N Horner Blvd | 6 |
| Boone Trail Rd | 5 |
| Wicker St | 5 |
Sanford at a glance
| Population | 32,971 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 994 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sanford 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 | 22 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | +35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 36 | +21% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 35 | -2% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sanford
How many truck accidents are there in Sanford?
Sanford has had 419 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 243 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sanford?
US-421 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sanford since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sanford?
October has the most truck crashes in Sanford, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sanford?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sanford since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Sanford compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Sanford records 108.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sanford?
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.