Person County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Person County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Person County compares with North Carolina
Person County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Person County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Person County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 10.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Person County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Person County: 3.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 243 crashes involving commercial trucks in Person County since 2015: 161 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd (1), Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Person County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment 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 Person County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Person County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
| US-501 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Person County) |
|---|---|
| Durham Rd | 15 |
| N Madison Blvd | 8 |
| S Madison Blvd | 7 |
| Durham Road | 3 |
| Old Durham Rd | 3 |
| N Main St | 2 |
| S Foushee St | 2 |
| Carver Drive | 1 |
Person County at a glance
| Population | 40,143 |
| Land area | 392.3 sq mi |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,211 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Person 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +34% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | -9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Person County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Person County
How common are truck crashes in Person County?
Person County has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 161 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Person County?
Since 2015, SR-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Person County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Person County?
January has the most truck crashes in Person County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Person County?
Since 2015, Person County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Person County compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Person County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Person County?
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.