Mooresville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mooresville: 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
10 of 790 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mooresville compares with North Carolina
Mooresville against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mooresville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mooresville | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Mooresville sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Mooresville at a glance: 1 in 73 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 790 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mooresville. They injured 546 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mooresville since 2015: I-77 (4), SR-150 (4), SR-152 (3), SR-3 (2) and S Main St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Mooresville fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Mooresville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| SR-150 | 4 |
| SR-152 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-801 | 1 |
| Ssr-1350 Saw Rd | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mooresville) |
|---|---|
| E Plaza Dr | 21 |
| River Hwy | 20 |
| W Plaza Dr | 19 |
| Charlotte Hwy | 15 |
| Oakridge Farm Hwy | 13 |
| Mazeppa Rd | 11 |
| Brawley School Rd | 11 |
| Williamson Rd | 10 |
Mooresville at a glance
| Population | 52,884 |
| Land area | 27.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,933 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mooresville 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 | 16 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 40 | +158% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 60 | +49% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 60 | +0% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mooresville
How common are truck crashes in Mooresville?
Mooresville has had 790 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 546 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mooresville?
Truck crashes in Mooresville peak in September, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mooresville?
Since 2015, Mooresville has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Mooresville compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 125.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mooresville, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mooresville?
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.