Reidsville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reidsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reidsville 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 sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 187 truck crashes were reported in Reidsville since 2015; patterns below come from Rockingham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Reidsville since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-87 (2), US-29 (2), Freeway Dr (1), SR-14 (1) and Ssr-2544 E Morehead St (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 Reidsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| Freeway Dr | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| Ssr-2544 E Morehead St | 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 |
Reidsville at a glance
| Population | 14,646 |
| Land area | 14.8 sq mi |
| Density | 989 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27320) | $56,647 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27320) | $176,940 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reidsville
How many truck crashes happen in Reidsville?
Rockingham County has had 558 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 36.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Reidsville?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Reidsville?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Reidsville 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Reidsville?
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.