Boiling Springs, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boiling Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boiling Springs 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 |
Cleveland County sits below North Carolina 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.
Boiling Springs at a glance: US-74 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Boiling Springs since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 962 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleveland County. They injured 679 people and killed 27.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Boiling Springs had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cleveland County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Boiling Springs is US-74, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-150 (2), Casey Martin Dr (1) and I-85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Boiling Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% 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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 5 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| Casey Martin Dr | 1 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-1351 New House Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1352 Crower Ridge 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 |
Boiling Springs at a glance
| Population | 4,759 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,062 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 53 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Boiling Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Boiling Springs?
Since 2015, 962 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleveland County (679 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Boiling Springs?
US-74 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Boiling Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Boiling Springs?
Truck crashes in Cleveland County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Boiling Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Cleveland County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Boiling Springs compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 79.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cleveland County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Boiling Springs?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.