Mooresboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mooresboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mooresboro 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 has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Mooresboro at a glance: US-74 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mooresboro since 2015.
Overview
Cleveland County has recorded 962 truck crashes since 2015, with 679 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Mooresboro had 44 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-74 leads within 10 miles of Mooresboro with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Casey Martin Dr (1), SR-150 (1) and SR-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Mooresboro fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% 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
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 |
| Casey Martin Dr | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-1351 New House Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1352 Crower Ridge Rd | 1 |
| US-221 | 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 |
Mooresboro at a glance
| Population | 299 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28089) | $75,000 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 53 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Mooresboro
How common are truck crashes in Mooresboro?
Cleveland County has had 962 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 679 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mooresboro?
Since 2015, US-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mooresboro: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mooresboro?
Truck crashes in Cleveland County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mooresboro?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Mooresboro 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Mooresboro?
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.