Flat Rock, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Flat Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Flat Rock 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 runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Surry County at a glance: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Flat Rock since 2015; patterns below come from Surry County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-89 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-268 (1), Ssr-2258 (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Flat Rock fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-89, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 3 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
| Ssr-2258 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 |
Flat Rock at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Flat Rock
How many truck crashes happen in Flat Rock?
Since 2015, 807 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Surry County (449 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Flat Rock?
Since 2015, SR-89 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Flat Rock: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Flat Rock?
August has the most truck crashes in Surry County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Flat Rock?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Surry County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Flat Rock 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Flat Rock?
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.