Jonesville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jonesville: 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
1 of 220 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jonesville compares with North Carolina
Jonesville against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jonesville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jonesville | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 833.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 13.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Jonesville is lower 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 on snow, slush or ice.
Jonesville at a glance: 8.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 220 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jonesville. They injured 150 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: SR-268 (2), Elk Spur St (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Jonesville fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.8% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jonesville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 12 |
| SR-268 | 2 |
| Elk Spur St | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1175 Rocky Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1931 Greenhorn Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2303 Clingman Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2304 Chatham Rd | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jonesville) |
|---|---|
| Bojangles | 2 |
| Glenn'S | 2 |
| Fall Creek Church | 1 |
| Nc67 | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| Swancreek By-Pass | 1 |
Jonesville at a glance
| Population | 2,334 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 809 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28642) | $44,543 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28642) | $141,420 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jonesville 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 | 6 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +117% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | -10% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | +61% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jonesville
How many truck crashes happen in Jonesville?
220 truck crashes have been reported in Jonesville since 2015, with 18 deaths and 150 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jonesville?
I-77 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jonesville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jonesville?
Truck crashes in Jonesville peak in December, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jonesville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jonesville since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jonesville compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Jonesville has 833.5 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jonesville?
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.