China Grove, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in China Grove: 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
10 of 344 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How China Grove compares with North Carolina
China Grove against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where China Grove stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | China Grove | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 662.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 10.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
China Grove has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
China Grove at a glance: 3.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 344 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in China Grove. They injured 242 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of China Grove with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-152 (4), Ssr-1526 (2) and US-29 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for China Grove fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in China Grove.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 China Grove
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 10 |
| SR-152 | 4 |
| Ssr-1526 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| Jake Alexander Blvd | 1 |
| Mooresville Rd | 1 |
| None - Parking Lot | 1 |
| S Jake Alexander | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| Ssr-1002 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (China Grove) |
|---|---|
| W Church St | 3 |
| Wilco Hess | 2 |
| Taylor & Martin Auctio | 1 |
| Willow Oaks Dr | 1 |
| Bostian Rd | 1 |
| Church St | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| Miller Rd | 1 |
China Grove at a glance
| Population | 4,610 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,014 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28023) | $62,257 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28023) | $218,405 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in China Grove 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 | 8 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +63% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | +112% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | -24% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about China Grove
How many truck accidents are there in China Grove?
Since 2015, 344 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in China Grove (242 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in China Grove?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of China Grove: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in China Grove?
Truck crashes in China Grove peak in May, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in China Grove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in China Grove since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in China Grove compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 662.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in China Grove, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in China Grove?
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.