Bakersville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bakersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bakersville and Mitchell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mitchell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with North Carolina
Mitchell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Mitchell County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Mitchell County at a glance: 3.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 51 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
With 50 truck crashes reported in Bakersville since 2015, this page uses Mitchell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bakersville happened on US-19 (2) and Ssr-1428 E Main St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Bakersville fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mitchell County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% 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
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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 2 |
| Ssr-1428 E Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| US-19E | 3 |
| Us 19Est | 2 |
| Ingles | 1 |
| Nc-226A | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| Quartz | 1 |
| Summit Ave | 1 |
| Tri-County Oil | 1 |
Bakersville at a glance
| Population | 453 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 596 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28705) | $54,858 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28705) | $219,320 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell County 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +12% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | -29% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 12 | +124% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bakersville
How many truck crashes happen in Bakersville?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 51 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bakersville?
Truck crashes in Mitchell County peak in April, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bakersville?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bakersville compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mitchell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bakersville?
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.