Trinity, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trinity: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trinity 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 |
It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Trinity: I-85 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Trinity since 2015.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 1,023 truck crashes since 2015, with 636 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 171 truck crashes reported in Trinity 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Trinity is I-85, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-29 (5), I-74 (2) and SR-109 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 10.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Trinity fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| US-29 | 5 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 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 |
Trinity at a glance
| Population | 7,190 |
| Land area | 16.9 sq mi |
| Density | 426 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 Trinity
How many truck crashes happen in Trinity?
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 Trinity?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trinity since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Trinity?
January has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Trinity?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Trinity compared with North Carolina?
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 Trinity?
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.