Roxboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roxboro: 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 Roxboro compares with North Carolina
Roxboro against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roxboro stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roxboro | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 247.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 4.0× 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, Roxboro is lower on after dark. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Roxboro at a glance: 3.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Roxboro. They injured 161 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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). Next come Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd (1), Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Roxboro fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Roxboro
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 (Roxboro) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| US-501 | 1 |
Roxboro at a glance
| Population | 8,289 |
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,118 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27573) | $45,736 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27573) | $157,790 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roxboro 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 19 | +33% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | -8% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roxboro
How common are truck crashes in Roxboro?
Roxboro has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 161 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Roxboro?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roxboro since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roxboro?
The worst month is January: 11.9% of truck crashes in Roxboro happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Roxboro?
Since 2015, Roxboro has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Roxboro compare with North Carolina?
Roxboro records 247.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roxboro?
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.