Efland, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Efland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Efland 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 has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Orange County: 4.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,142 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 655 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Efland since 2015, this page uses Orange County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
4.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-40 (3), SR-86 (3) and None (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Efland fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 4.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 4 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| SR-86 | 3 |
| None | 1 |
| SR-1177 | 1 |
| SR-2126 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 Mebane Oaks Rd | 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 |
Efland at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27243) | $84,348 |
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 Efland
How common are truck crashes in Efland?
Since 2015, 1,142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (655 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Efland?
I-85 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Efland since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Efland?
The worst month is February: 10.3% of truck crashes in Orange County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Efland?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orange County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Efland 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Efland?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.