Archdale, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Archdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Archdale and Randolph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Randolph County numbers.
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).
What stands out in Archdale: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Archdale: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 1,023 truck crashes since 2015, with 636 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 116 truck crashes reported in Archdale since 2015, this page uses Randolph County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-29 (5), I-73 (3) and I-74 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 33 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 10.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Archdale fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Randolph County.
- 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
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| US-29 | 5 |
| I-73 | 3 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-1544 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| Ssr-1547 Unity St | 1 |
| Ssr-1556 Welborn Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1926 Davis Ctry Rd | 1 |
| Surrett Dr | 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 |
Archdale at a glance
| Population | 12,147 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,347 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27263) | $55,801 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27263) | $195,048 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Archdale
How common are truck crashes in Archdale?
1,023 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 636 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Archdale?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Archdale: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Archdale?
January has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Archdale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does Archdale compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Archdale?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.