Moore County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moore County: 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
19 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moore County compares with North Carolina
Moore County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moore County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Moore County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Moore County: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 539 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moore County since 2015: 383 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Moore County happened on SR-24 (5), US-15 (5), US-1 (4), SR-211 (3) and SR-22 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Moore County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Moore County) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 5 |
| US-15 | 5 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-690 | 2 |
| Ssr-1112 Roseland Rd | 2 |
| Old Plank Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1229 Carthage Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1803 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moore County) |
|---|---|
| Central Dr | 4 |
| Dowd | 3 |
| Morganton Rd | 3 |
| South St | 3 |
| Hamilton Beach Brands | 2 |
| Mcreynolds St | 2 |
| Midland Rd | 2 |
| Monroe St | 2 |
Moore County at a glance
| Population | 108,417 |
| Land area | 697.6 sq mi |
| Density | 155 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $84,148 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moore 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +40% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +39% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | -5% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Moore County
ZIP codes in Moore County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Moore County
How many truck accidents are there in Moore County?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moore County (383 injured, 34 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Moore County?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Moore County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Moore County?
Since 2015, Moore County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Moore County compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Moore County has 43.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Moore County?
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.