Danbury, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danbury and Stokes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stokes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stokes County compares with North Carolina
Stokes County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stokes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stokes County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Stokes County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Stokes County at a glance: 1.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Stokes County has recorded 212 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Danbury had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Stokes County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Danbury happened on SR-704 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Danbury fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stokes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-704 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stokes County) |
|---|---|
| South Main St | 3 |
| S Main St | 2 |
| E King St | 1 |
| East Dalton Road | 1 |
| East King Street | 1 |
| Germanton Mercantile | 1 |
| Hedgecock Builders Sup | 1 |
| High Street | 1 |
Danbury at a glance
| Population | 188 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 251 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27016) | $57,273 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27016) | $175,907 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stokes 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +19% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 17 | +3% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danbury
How many truck accidents are there in Danbury?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Stokes County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 122 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Danbury?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Stokes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Danbury?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Stokes County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Danbury compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Stokes County has 40.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Danbury?
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.