Kings Mountain, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kings Mountain: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 271 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kings Mountain compares with North Carolina
Kings Mountain against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kings Mountain stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kings Mountain | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 190.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Kings Mountain is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Kings Mountain: 3.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 271 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kings Mountain. They injured 178 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: US-74 (3), SR-161 (2) and Dixon Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Kings Mountain fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kings Mountain
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 14 |
| US-74 | 3 |
| SR-161 | 2 |
| Dixon Blvd | 1 |
| N Chester St | 1 |
| SR-216 | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 Ferguson Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1128 Chapel Grove Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2238 Long Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2292 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kings Mountain) |
|---|---|
| Shelby Rd | 3 |
| Welcome Center | 3 |
| Public Works | 2 |
| Fab-Tec | 2 |
| Industrial Dr | 2 |
| Holiday Inn Dr | 1 |
| I-85 Welcome Center | 1 |
| King | 1 |
Kings Mountain at a glance
| Population | 11,797 |
| Land area | 14.6 sq mi |
| Density | 808 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28086) | $62,414 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28086) | $206,163 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kings Mountain 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 | 9 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +81% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | +38% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | -6% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kings Mountain
How common are truck crashes in Kings Mountain?
Kings Mountain has had 271 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 178 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kings Mountain?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kings Mountain: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kings Mountain?
August has the most truck crashes in Kings Mountain, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kings Mountain?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kings Mountain since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kings Mountain compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 190.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kings Mountain, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kings Mountain?
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.