Randolph County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Randolph 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
10.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with North Carolina
Randolph County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Randolph County: 1.9× fatal truck crashes in Randolph County per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.4 vs 1.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 636 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-73 leads in Randolph County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-85 (2), SR-134 (2) and SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is September, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 10.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Randolph County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-73 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| I-73 | 5 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| SR-134 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| New Hope Rd | 1 |
| SR-1544 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Erect Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1547 Unity St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| N Main St | 6 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Archdale Rd | 4 |
| Bank St | 4 |
| Cheyenne Dr | 3 |
| E Dixie Dr | 3 |
| E Swannanoa Ave | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
Randolph County at a glance
| Population | 148,389 |
| Land area | 782.3 sq mi |
| Density | 190 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,860 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 56 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 83 | +33% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 76 | -8% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 56 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Randolph County
ZIP codes in Randolph County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Randolph County
How many truck crashes happen in Randolph County?
Since 2015, 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (636 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Randolph County?
I-73 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Randolph County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County?
January has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Randolph County?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Randolph County compare with North Carolina?
Randolph County records 59.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Randolph County?
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.