Millers Creek, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Millers Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Millers Creek and Wilkes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilkes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 431 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkes County compares with North Carolina
Wilkes County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkes County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Wilkes County sits below North Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Millers Creek: US-421 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Millers Creek.
Overview
Wilkes County has recorded 431 truck crashes since 2015, with 318 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Millers Creek since 2015, this page uses Wilkes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-421 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-16 (1), SR-268 (1) and Ssr-1372 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Millers Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-421 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Wilkes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
| Ssr-1372 | 1 |
| Ssr-2462 Country Club Rd Ext | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkes County) |
|---|---|
| Call St | 2 |
| River St | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| Wilkesboro Ave | 2 |
| 2Nd St | 1 |
| 6Th Street | 1 |
| Bojangles | 1 |
| Chatham Street | 1 |
Millers Creek at a glance
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28697) | $52,988 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28697) | $209,004 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkes 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 | 28 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 29 | +3% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 39 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 34 | -13% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Millers Creek
How common are truck crashes in Millers Creek?
Wilkes County has had 431 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 318 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Millers Creek?
Since 2015, US-421 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Millers Creek: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Millers Creek?
January has the most truck crashes in Wilkes County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Millers Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Wilkes County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Millers Creek compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilkes County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Millers Creek?
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.