Dobson, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dobson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dobson and Surry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Surry County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Surry County: 4.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Surry County has recorded 807 truck crashes since 2015, with 449 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 110 truck crashes reported in Dobson since 2015, this page uses Surry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of Dobson with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-89 (3), SR-268 (1) and Ssr-2258 (1).
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 Dobson fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Surry County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Surry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 5 |
| SR-89 | 3 |
| SR-268 | 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 |
Dobson at a glance
| Population | 1,469 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 723 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27017) | $59,329 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27017) | $146,390 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dobson
How many truck accidents are there in Dobson?
807 truck crashes have been reported in Surry County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 449 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dobson?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dobson: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dobson?
The worst month is August: 9.5% of truck crashes in Surry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dobson?
Since 2015, Surry County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Dobson compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Surry County has 96.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dobson?
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.