Warren County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren 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
0 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with North Carolina
Warren County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Warren County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.82 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Warren County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Warren County: 8.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 267 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Warren County is I-85, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (2) and SR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Warren County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Warren County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019, 2020 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 4 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Church St | 1 |
| Elberta Ln | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| Welcome Center | 1 |
Warren County at a glance
| Population | 19,081 |
| Land area | 429.4 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,419 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +78% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | -21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Warren County
ZIP codes in Warren County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Warren County
How common are truck crashes in Warren County?
267 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 204 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Warren County?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Warren County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County?
January has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warren County?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Warren County compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 145.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Warren County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019, 2020 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.