Belwood, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belwood and Cleveland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cleveland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 962 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleveland County compares with North Carolina
Cleveland County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleveland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleveland County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Cleveland 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.
What stands out in Belwood: SR-18 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Belwood.
Overview
Since 2015, 962 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleveland County. They injured 679 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Belwood since 2015; patterns below come from Cleveland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Belwood is SR-18, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-182 (1), SR-27 (1) and Ssr-1113 Reeps Grove Church Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Belwood fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleveland County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-18; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-182 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1113 Reeps Grove Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1352 Crower Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1533 Moriah School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1643 Belwood-Lawndale Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| E Dixon Blvd | 65 |
| W Dixon Blvd | 31 |
| S Dekalb St | 10 |
| E Dixon Bvd | 9 |
| E Marion St | 9 |
| N Post Rd | 8 |
| Fallston Rd | 5 |
| Cherryville Rd | 4 |
Belwood at a glance
| Population | 873 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28090) | $57,714 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28090) | $178,804 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleveland 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 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | -1% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 77 | +47% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 74 | -4% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belwood
How common are truck crashes in Belwood?
Cleveland County has had 962 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 679 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Belwood?
NHTSA data shows SR-18 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Belwood since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Belwood?
August has the most truck crashes in Cleveland County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Belwood?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Belwood compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleveland County has 79.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Belwood?
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.