Southern Pines, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southern Pines: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Southern Pines 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. 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Moore County has recorded 539 truck crashes since 2015, with 383 people injured and 34 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 73 truck crashes were reported in Southern Pines since 2015; patterns below come from Moore County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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
Within this area, US-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-211 (3), SR-22 (2) and Ssr-1112 Roseland Rd (2).
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 Southern Pines fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 4 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| Ssr-1112 Roseland Rd | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Ssr-1229 Carthage Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1803 | 1 |
| Ssr-1805 | 1 |
| Ssr-2036 E Indiana Ave | 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 |
Southern Pines at a glance
| Population | 16,987 |
| Land area | 18.4 sq mi |
| Density | 925 per sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Southern Pines
How common are truck crashes in Southern Pines?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moore County (383 injured, 34 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Southern Pines?
Since 2015, US-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Southern Pines: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Southern Pines?
January has the most truck crashes in Moore County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Southern Pines?
Since 2015, Moore County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Southern Pines 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Southern Pines?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.