Bailey, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bailey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bailey and Nash County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nash County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 816 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nash County compares with North Carolina
Nash County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nash County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Nash County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nash County: 3.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 816 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nash County. They injured 561 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 38 truck crashes were reported in Bailey since 2015; patterns below come from Nash County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bailey is I-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-264 (2), US-64 (2) and Old Bailey Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Bailey fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nash County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Nash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-264 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| Old Bailey Rd | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1131 New Sandy Hill Church | 1 |
| Ssr-1996 Bloomery Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nash County) |
|---|---|
| N Wesleyan Blvd | 28 |
| S Wesleyan Blvd | 19 |
| N Church St | 11 |
| Sunset Ave | 10 |
| Benvenue Rd | 7 |
| S Church St | 5 |
| Benvenue Road | 4 |
| N Winstead Ave | 4 |
Bailey at a glance
| Population | 588 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 838 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27807) | $80,382 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27807) | $166,814 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nash 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 | 49 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 59 | +21% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 69 | +16% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | -4% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bailey
How many truck crashes happen in Bailey?
816 truck crashes have been reported in Nash County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 561 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bailey?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bailey: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bailey?
The worst month is June: 11.2% of truck crashes in Nash County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bailey?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nash County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bailey compared with North Carolina?
Nash County records 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bailey?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.