East Spencer, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Spencer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Spencer and Rowan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rowan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rowan County compares with North Carolina
Rowan County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rowan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rowan County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Rowan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Rowan County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,526 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rowan County. They injured 990 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 44 truck crashes reported in East Spencer since 2015, this page uses Rowan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of East Spencer with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-601 (3), Jake Alexander Blvd (1) and Mooresville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
61 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.2 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for East Spencer fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rowan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 13 |
| US-601 | 3 |
| Jake Alexander Blvd | 1 |
| Mooresville Rd | 1 |
| S Jake Alexander | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| Ssr-1002 | 1 |
| Ssr-1728 Barringer Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2048 Woodleaf Rd | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rowan County) |
|---|---|
| W Jake Alexander Blvd | 22 |
| Peeler Rd | 22 |
| Statesville Blvd | 16 |
| Jake Alexander Blvd | 15 |
| E Innes St | 10 |
| W Innes St | 9 |
| Mooresville Rd | 7 |
| S Main St | 6 |
East Spencer at a glance
| Population | 1,625 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 664 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rowan 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 | 77 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 89 | +15% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 119 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 115 | -3% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 77 to 115. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Spencer
How many truck crashes happen in East Spencer?
1,526 truck crashes have been reported in Rowan County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 990 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in East Spencer?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Spencer since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Spencer?
Truck crashes in Rowan County peak in May, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in East Spencer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 61 reported crashes in Rowan County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does East Spencer compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Rowan County records 86.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Spencer?
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.