Rockingham County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockingham 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
14 of 558 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockingham County compares with North Carolina
Rockingham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockingham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rockingham County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Rockingham County at a glance: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Rockingham County has recorded 558 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Rockingham County is US-220, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-14 (2), Freeway Dr (1) and SR-1145 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Rockingham County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-220; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% 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
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| Freeway Dr | 1 |
| SR-1145 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-1110 | 1 |
| Ssr-2544 E Morehead St | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
| Us- 158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| Freeway Dr | 18 |
| S Scales St | 6 |
| Barnes St | 6 |
| S Van Buren Rd | 3 |
| Van Buren Rd | 3 |
| W Harrison St | 3 |
| Academy St | 2 |
| Carroll Street | 2 |
Rockingham County at a glance
| Population | 93,517 |
| Land area | 565.6 sq mi |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,188 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockingham 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 | 40 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | -11% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 47 | +33% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 43 | -9% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Rockingham County
ZIP codes in Rockingham County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Rockingham County
How many truck accidents are there in Rockingham County?
558 truck crashes have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 338 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rockingham County?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Rockingham County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockingham County?
March has the most truck crashes in Rockingham County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rockingham County?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rockingham County compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 51.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockingham County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rockingham 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.