Foxfire, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Foxfire: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Foxfire and Moore County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Moore County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Moore County is lower on 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).
Moore County at a glance: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moore County. They injured 383 people and killed 34.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Foxfire had 21 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Moore County numbers.
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.
Road surface: 1.5% 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 Foxfire is SR-211, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-73 (2), Ssr-1112 Roseland Rd (2) and US-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Foxfire fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moore County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-211; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-211 | 3 |
| I-73 | 2 |
| Ssr-1112 Roseland Rd | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| Ssr-1229 Carthage Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1803 | 1 |
| US-220 | 1 |
| Windblow Rd | 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 |
Foxfire at a glance
| Population | 1,401 |
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27281) | $74,547 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Foxfire
How many truck accidents are there in Foxfire?
Moore County has had 539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 383 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Foxfire?
SR-211 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Foxfire since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Foxfire?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Moore County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Foxfire?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Moore County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Foxfire compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Moore County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Foxfire?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.