Peachland, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Peachland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Peachland and Anson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Anson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 507 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anson County compares with North Carolina
Anson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 197.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Anson County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
Peachland at a glance: US-74 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Peachland: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 507 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anson County since 2015: 361 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 40 truck crashes reported in Peachland since 2015, this page uses Anson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-74 leads within 10 miles of Peachland with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-218 (1), Ssr-1006 Olive Branch Rd (1) and Ssr-1118 Chewning Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Peachland fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Anson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Olive Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1118 Chewning Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 Ansonville Polkton Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anson County) |
|---|---|
| E Caswell St | 6 |
| Dozer Dr | 4 |
| US-74 | 4 |
| Camden Road | 2 |
| Gravel Plant Rd | 2 |
| Anson Hs | 1 |
| Brent Street | 1 |
| Camden Rd | 1 |
Peachland at a glance
| Population | 390 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 387 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28133) | $46,549 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28133) | $180,247 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anson 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 | 24 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +25% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +42% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | -7% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Peachland
How common are truck crashes in Peachland?
Anson County has had 507 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 361 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Peachland?
US-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Peachland since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Peachland?
May has the most truck crashes in Anson County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Peachland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Anson County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Peachland compare with North Carolina?
Anson County records 197.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Peachland?
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.