Marion, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion: 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
2 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion compares with North Carolina
Marion against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 485.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 7.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 90% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Marion is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marion: 1 in 400 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion. They injured 216 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-221 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-226 (2), N Main St (1) and SR-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Marion fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion.
- Where you can, review stops along US-221; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-221 | 3 |
| SR-226 | 2 |
| N Main St | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion) |
|---|---|
| North Main Street | 6 |
| Pilot Travel Center | 4 |
| Love'S Travel Store | 4 |
| Love'S Travel Stop | 3 |
| Baldwin Avenue | 3 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 2 |
| Sugar Hill Road | 2 |
| West Henderson Street | 2 |
Marion at a glance
| Population | 7,534 |
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,109 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 26 | +47% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 34 | +29% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | -1% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marion
How many truck accidents are there in Marion?
Marion has had 421 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 216 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Marion?
US-221 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marion since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marion?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marion?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Marion compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 485.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marion?
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.