Deercroft, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deercroft: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deercroft 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 |
Scotland County sits below North Carolina on 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Scotland County has recorded 338 truck crashes since 2015, with 284 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Deercroft had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Scotland County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Deercroft is SR-211, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (2), Ssr-1100 S Hilltop Rd (1) and US-401 (1).
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 Deercroft fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-211; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Ssr-1100 S Hilltop Rd | 1 |
| US-401 | 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 |
Deercroft at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Deercroft
How many truck accidents are there in Deercroft?
338 truck crashes have been reported in Scotland County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 284 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Deercroft?
SR-211 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Deercroft since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Deercroft?
August has the most truck crashes in Scotland County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Deercroft?
Since 2015, Scotland County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Deercroft 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 Deercroft?
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.