Mayodan, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mayodan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mayodan and Rockingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rockingham County numbers.
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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 558 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockingham County since 2015: 338 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Mayodan since 2015, this page uses Rockingham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-220 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-1145 (1) and Ssr-1110 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Mayodan fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-220; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 4 |
| SR-1145 | 1 |
| Ssr-1110 | 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 |
Mayodan at a glance
| Population | 2,478 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 861 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27027) | $45,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27027) | $120,750 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mayodan
How common are truck crashes in Mayodan?
Since 2015, 558 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockingham County (338 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mayodan?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mayodan since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mayodan?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mayodan?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Mayodan compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rockingham County has 51.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mayodan?
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.