Wentworth, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wentworth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wentworth 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
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.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Wentworth 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wentworth is SR-14, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Freeway Dr (1), SR-87 (1) and Ssr-2544 E Morehead St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Wentworth fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-14 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 2.1% 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
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-14 | 2 |
| Freeway Dr | 1 |
| SR-87 | 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 |
Wentworth at a glance
| Population | 2,748 |
| Land area | 14.2 sq mi |
| Density | 194 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wentworth
How common are truck crashes in Wentworth?
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 Wentworth?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wentworth since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wentworth?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wentworth?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Wentworth 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 Wentworth?
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.