King, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in King: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in King 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. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
King at a glance: US-52 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of King.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stokes County. They injured 122 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 125 truck crashes reported in King since 2015, this page uses Stokes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 36.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of King with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Oak Summit Rd (1), SR-1632 (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for King fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Stokes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 9 |
| Oak Summit Rd | 1 |
| SR-1632 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr 1807 Old Us-52 | 1 |
| Ssr-1393 Shattalon Dr | 1 |
| Ssr-1434 Spicewood Dr | 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 |
King at a glance
| Population | 7,764 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,256 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27021) | $63,552 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27021) | $209,994 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about King
How many truck accidents are there in King?
Stokes County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 2.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in King?
US-52 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of King since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in King?
June has the most truck crashes in Stokes County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in King?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stokes County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in King 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 King?
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.