Scotland County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scotland 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
8 of 338 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scotland County compares with North Carolina
Scotland County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scotland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scotland County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Scotland County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Scotland County: 4.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 338 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scotland County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Scotland County is US-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-401 (3), US-501 (3) and SR-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Scotland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Scotland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Scotland County) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| US-401 | 3 |
| US-501 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1148 St John Church Rd | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scotland County) |
|---|---|
| Atkinson St | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| West Boulevard | 2 |
| Arbys | 1 |
| Family Dollar | 1 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| Lowes | 1 |
| Mccoll Rd | 1 |
Scotland County at a glance
| Population | 33,898 |
| Land area | 319.1 sq mi |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,744 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scotland 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +1% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 27 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +2% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Scotland County
ZIP codes in Scotland County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Scotland County
How common are truck crashes in Scotland County?
Scotland County has had 338 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Scotland County?
US-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Scotland County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scotland County?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Scotland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Scotland County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scotland County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Scotland County compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Scotland County has 86.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Scotland County?
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.