Randleman, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Randleman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Randleman 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).
The headline for Randleman: I-73 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Randleman.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 1,023 truck crashes since 2015, with 636 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 97 truck crashes reported in Randleman since 2015, this page uses Randolph County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-73 leads within 10 miles of Randleman with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-62 (2), US-64 (2) and SR-1544 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
33 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (15% of them).
They recorded 10.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Randleman fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-73, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-73 | 3 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-1544 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Ssr-1926 Davis Ctry Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2222 Foxworth Rd | 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 |
Randleman at a glance
| Population | 4,692 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,138 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27317) | $65,988 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27317) | $190,750 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 76 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Randleman
How many truck accidents are there in Randleman?
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 Randleman?
NHTSA data shows I-73 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Randleman since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Randleman?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Randleman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Randleman compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 59.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Randleman?
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.