Yadkin County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yadkin 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
6 of 372 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yadkin County compares with North Carolina
Yadkin County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yadkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yadkin County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Yadkin County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Yadkin County: 3.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Yadkin County has recorded 372 truck crashes since 2015, with 246 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads in Yadkin County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-67 (3), Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd (2) and Ssr-1117 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Yadkin County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Yadkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Yadkin County) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 9 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd | 2 |
| Ssr-1117 | 1 |
| Ssr-1175 Rocky Branch Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yadkin County) |
|---|---|
| S State St | 4 |
| Bojangles | 2 |
| Glenn'S | 2 |
| Progress Ln | 2 |
| South State Street | 2 |
| Fall Creek Church | 1 |
| Mount Olympus | 1 |
| N Lee Ave | 1 |
Yadkin County at a glance
| Population | 37,995 |
| Land area | 334.9 sq mi |
| Density | 113 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,852 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yadkin 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 26 | +1% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | +25% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Yadkin County
How common are truck crashes in Yadkin County?
372 truck crashes have been reported in Yadkin County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 246 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Yadkin County?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Yadkin County: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Yadkin County?
April has the most truck crashes in Yadkin County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Yadkin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Yadkin County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Yadkin County compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yadkin County has 86.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Yadkin County?
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.