Bowmore, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bowmore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bowmore and Scotland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scotland County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Scotland County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bowmore since 2015, this page uses Scotland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-211 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-401 (2), SR-20 (1) and Ssr-1001 N Shannon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Bowmore fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-211 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Scotland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-211 | 6 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 N Shannon Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1100 S Hilltop Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1244 W Palmer St | 1 |
| Ssr-1310 | 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 |
Bowmore at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28396) | $63,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28396) | $160,721 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bowmore
How many truck accidents are there in Bowmore?
338 truck crashes have been reported in Scotland County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 284 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bowmore?
NHTSA data shows SR-211 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bowmore since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bowmore?
August has the most truck crashes in Scotland County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bowmore?
Since 2015, Scotland County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bowmore compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scotland County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bowmore?
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.