Dortches, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dortches: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dortches 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 |
Nash County has lower values than North Carolina for morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Nash County at a glance: 3.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 816 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nash County. They injured 561 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Dortches since 2015; patterns below come from Nash County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-95 (4), Pva Sunset Ave (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Dortches fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Nash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 5 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| Pva Sunset Ave | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Springfield Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1243 Leggett Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 W Castalia Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| Us-Nc301 S Church St | 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 |
Dortches at a glance
| Population | 1,083 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27804) | $61,359 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27804) | $203,975 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dortches
How many truck crashes happen in Dortches?
Since 2015, 816 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nash County (561 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dortches?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dortches: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dortches?
Truck crashes in Nash County peak in June, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dortches?
Since 2015, Nash County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dortches compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nash County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dortches?
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.