Sharpsburg, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sharpsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sharpsburg 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nash County: 3.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 816 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nash County since 2015: 561 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Sharpsburg since 2015, this page uses Nash County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of Sharpsburg with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (3), SR-42 (2) and Old Bailey Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Sharpsburg fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; 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.
- 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.
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 | 6 |
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Old Bailey Rd | 1 |
| Pva Sunset Ave | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Springfield Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Bulluck School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1243 Leggett 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 |
Sharpsburg at a glance
| Population | 1,774 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,751 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27878) | $53,382 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27878) | $111,822 |
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. 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 Sharpsburg
How many truck accidents are there in Sharpsburg?
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 Sharpsburg?
NHTSA data shows US-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sharpsburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sharpsburg?
The worst month is June: 11.2% of truck crashes in Nash County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sharpsburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Nash County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sharpsburg compared with North Carolina?
Nash County records 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sharpsburg?
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.