Yadkinville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yadkinville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yadkinville and Yadkin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Yadkin County numbers.
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 |
Yadkin County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Yadkin County: 3.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 372 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yadkin County since 2015: 246 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Yadkinville had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Yadkin County numbers.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 3.6% 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 (6). After it: Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd (2), SR-1320 (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Yadkinville fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Yadkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 6 |
| Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd | 2 |
| SR-1320 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 |
Yadkinville at a glance
| Population | 3,026 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,032 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27055) | $65,970 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27055) | $199,586 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 33 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 Yadkinville
How many truck accidents are there in Yadkinville?
372 truck crashes have been reported in Yadkin County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 246 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Yadkinville?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Yadkinville: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Yadkinville?
The worst month is April: 9.9% of truck crashes in Yadkin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Yadkinville?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yadkin County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Yadkinville compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 86.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yadkin County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Yadkinville?
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.