Carrboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carrboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carrboro and Orange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 1,142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with North Carolina
Orange County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Orange County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Orange County: 4.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 1,142 truck crashes since 2015, with 655 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 55 truck crashes were reported in Carrboro since 2015; patterns below come from Orange County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of Carrboro with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (2), Renaissance Pkwy (1) and SR-1177 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Carrboro fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| Renaissance Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-1177 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| Ssr-1107 Stagecoach Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 | 1 |
| US-501 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| E Franklin St | 9 |
| Mt Carmel Church Rd | 4 |
| S Columbia St | 4 |
| Cornelius St | 3 |
| Pittsboro St | 3 |
| S Churton St | 3 |
| S Estes Dr | 3 |
| Smith Level Rd | 3 |
Carrboro at a glance
| Population | 21,079 |
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,252 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27510) | $61,837 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27510) | $459,865 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 44 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 58 | +30% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 81 | +42% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 97 | +20% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carrboro
How many truck accidents are there in Carrboro?
1,142 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 655 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Carrboro?
I-85 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carrboro since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Carrboro?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in February, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carrboro?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orange County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Carrboro compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 63.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Carrboro?
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.