Biscoe, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Biscoe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Biscoe and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with North Carolina
Montgomery County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Montgomery County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Montgomery County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Montgomery County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 165 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 45 truck crashes were reported in Biscoe since 2015; patterns below come from Montgomery County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-73 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-24 (4), SR-109 (1) and Ssr-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Biscoe fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Look at alternatives to I-73 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-73 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| Ssr-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| South Wadesboro Blvd | 5 |
| N Main St | 3 |
| Albemarle Rd | 2 |
| Carolina Dairy | 2 |
| North Main St | 2 |
| Page St | 2 |
| West Allenton | 2 |
| Bilhen St | 1 |
Biscoe at a glance
| Population | 1,895 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 651 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27209) | $45,861 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27209) | $150,271 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 24 | +40% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | -5% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +9% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Biscoe
How many truck accidents are there in Biscoe?
Montgomery County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 165 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Biscoe?
Since 2015, I-73 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Biscoe: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Biscoe?
March has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Biscoe?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Biscoe compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 99.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Biscoe?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.