Jackson Springs, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Springs 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 |
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. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Moore County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Springs since 2015, this page uses Moore County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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 Jackson Springs is I-73, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-211 (2), Ssr-1229 Carthage Rd (1) and Ssr-1803 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Jackson Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-73 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-73 | 4 |
| SR-211 | 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 |
Jackson Springs at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Springs
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Springs?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moore County (383 injured, 34 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Springs?
I-73 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Springs?
January has the most truck crashes in Moore County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Springs?
Since 2015, Moore County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson Springs compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Moore County has 43.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Springs?
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.