Mulberry, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mulberry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mulberry 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 has lower values than North Carolina for in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Mulberry: US-421 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Mulberry.
Overview
Police reported 431 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilkes County since 2015: 318 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Mulberry had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wilkes County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
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). Next come SR-268 (1), Ssr-1372 (1) and Ssr-2462 Country Club Rd Ext (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Mulberry fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-421; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment 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 Wilkes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 3 |
| 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 |
Mulberry at a glance
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mulberry
How common are truck crashes in Mulberry?
431 truck crashes have been reported in Wilkes County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 318 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mulberry?
US-421 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mulberry since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mulberry?
The worst month is January: 11.1% of truck crashes in Wilkes County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mulberry?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilkes County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mulberry compare with North Carolina?
Wilkes County records 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mulberry?
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.