Fairview Town, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairview Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairview Town and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with North Carolina
Union County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Union County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fairview Town at a glance: US-601 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairview: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,866 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 1,295 people were injured and 34 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 84 truck crashes were reported in Fairview Town since 2015; patterns below come from Union County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-601 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-218 (4), I-485 (2) and SR-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fairview Town fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-601, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-601 | 5 |
| SR-218 | 4 |
| I-485 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| Blair Rd | 1 |
| Renee Ford Rd. | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1149 Talley Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1606 Sikes Mill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 24 |
| Skyway Dr | 23 |
| Old Charlotte Hwy | 20 |
| Old Monroe Rd | 18 |
| Stallings Rd | 15 |
| Morgan Mill Rd | 14 |
| W Roosevelt Blvd | 10 |
| Potter Rd | 9 |
Fairview Town at a glance
| Population | 3,775 |
| Land area | 30.0 sq mi |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28079) | $100,516 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28079) | $396,115 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 54 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 98 | +80% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +52% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 138 | -7% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 138. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairview Town
How common are truck crashes in Fairview Town?
Since 2015, 1,866 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (1,295 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fairview Town?
NHTSA data shows US-601 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairview since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairview Town?
July has the most truck crashes in Union County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fairview Town?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fairview Town compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 61.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fairview Town?
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.