Surry County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Surry County: 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
11 of 807 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Surry County compares with North Carolina
Surry County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Surry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Surry County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Surry County sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Surry County: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 807 crashes involving commercial trucks in Surry County since 2015: 449 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-268 (3), SR-89 (3) and US-52 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Surry County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Surry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Surry County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 6 |
| SR-268 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 3 |
| US-52 | 3 |
| Elk Spur St | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| Ssr-1138 | 1 |
| Ssr-2258 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
| US-601 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Surry County) |
|---|---|
| Cc Camp Rd | 9 |
| Brintle'S Truck Stop | 5 |
| Brintles Truck Stop | 4 |
| Linville Rd | 3 |
| Plaza Lane | 3 |
| Plaza Ln | 3 |
| Rest Area | 3 |
| Rockford Street | 3 |
Surry County at a glance
| Population | 71,547 |
| Land area | 532.6 sq mi |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,037 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Surry 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 | 55 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 48 | -12% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 67 | +40% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 66 | -3% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 55 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Surry County
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Questions fleets ask about Surry County
How many truck crashes happen in Surry County?
Since 2015, 807 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Surry County (449 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Surry County?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Surry County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Surry County?
The worst month is August: 9.5% of truck crashes in Surry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Surry County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Surry County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Surry County compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 96.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Surry County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Surry County?
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.