Garner, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garner: 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
14 of 610 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garner compares with North Carolina
Garner against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garner stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garner | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Garner has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Garner: −66% fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Garner per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (1.2 vs 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 610 crashes involving commercial trucks in Garner since 2015: 387 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-401 leads within 10 miles of Garner with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-40 (5), I-440 (2) and I-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Garner fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garner.
- Look at alternatives to US-401 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Garner
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-401 | 6 |
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-440 | 2 |
| I-87 | 1 |
| Six Forks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Old Stage Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 | 1 |
| Ssr-1379 Penny Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2509 Mial Plantation Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2697 S New Hope Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garner) |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville Rd | 16 |
| Timber Dr | 12 |
| Jones Sausage Rd | 9 |
| E Garner Rd | 8 |
| W Garner Rd | 8 |
| Mechanical Blvd | 6 |
| Benson Rd | 5 |
| White Oak Rd | 4 |
Garner at a glance
| Population | 39,345 |
| Land area | 19.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,994 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garner 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 | 18 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 24 | +36% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 41 | +70% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 57 | +38% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garner
How many truck accidents are there in Garner?
610 truck crashes have been reported in Garner since 2015, with 6 deaths and 387 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Garner?
NHTSA data shows US-401 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Garner since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Garner?
Truck crashes in Garner peak in August, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garner?
Since 2015, Garner has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Garner compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 135.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Garner, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Garner?
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.