Midland, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Midland and Cabarrus County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cabarrus County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cabarrus County compares with North Carolina
Cabarrus County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cabarrus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Cabarrus County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Cabarrus County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Midland: US-601 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Midland.
Overview
Police reported 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cabarrus County since 2015: 1,259 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 89 truck crashes reported in Midland since 2015, this page uses Cabarrus County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-601 leads within 10 miles of Midland with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-218 (3), SR-24 (2) and Blair Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 61 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Midland fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cabarrus County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-601; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cabarrus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-601 | 4 |
| SR-218 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| Blair Rd | 1 |
| I-485 | 1 |
| Renee Ford Rd. | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1139 | 1 |
| Ssr-1149 Talley Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cabarrus County) |
|---|---|
| Concord Pkwy | 63 |
| Poplar Tent Rd | 50 |
| Davidson Hwy | 30 |
| Warren C Coleman Blvd | 20 |
| S Cannon Blvd | 18 |
| Derita Rd | 15 |
| Kannapolis Pkwy | 12 |
| Odell School Rd | 11 |
Midland at a glance
| Population | 5,027 |
| Land area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Density | 377 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28107) | $105,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28107) | $389,102 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cabarrus 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 | 53 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 95 | +81% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 154 | +62% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 143 | -7% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 53 to 143. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Midland
How common are truck crashes in Midland?
Cabarrus County has had 1,874 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,259 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Midland?
NHTSA data shows US-601 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Midland since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Midland?
March has the most truck crashes in Cabarrus County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Midland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 61 reported crashes in Cabarrus County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Midland compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cabarrus County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Midland?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.