Asheboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Asheboro: 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
21 of 420 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Asheboro compares with North Carolina
Asheboro against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Asheboro stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Asheboro | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Asheboro sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Asheboro: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Asheboro has recorded 420 truck crashes since 2015, with 257 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Asheboro is I-73, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-49 (2), US-64 (2) and New Hope Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 5.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (19% of them).
Route planning tips for Asheboro fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Asheboro.
- Check whether your routes use I-73, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Asheboro
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-73 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| New Hope Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2222 Foxworth Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2845 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Asheboro) |
|---|---|
| Bank St | 4 |
| E Dixie Dr | 3 |
| Mcdowell Rd | 2 |
| Sunset Ave | 1 |
| Triad Corrugated Metal | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
| Vison Dr | 1 |
| W Dixie Dr | 1 |
Asheboro at a glance
| Population | 27,928 |
| Land area | 19.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,430 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27203) | $46,336 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27203) | $156,971 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Asheboro 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 | 26 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 28 | +8% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 37 | +32% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 29 | -20% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Asheboro
How many truck crashes happen in Asheboro?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Asheboro (257 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Asheboro?
Since 2015, I-73 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Asheboro: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Asheboro?
Truck crashes in Asheboro peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Asheboro?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Asheboro since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Asheboro compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 130.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Asheboro, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Asheboro?
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.