Five Points, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Five Points: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Five Points 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.
Scotland County at a glance: 4.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Scotland County has recorded 338 truck crashes since 2015, with 284 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Five Points since 2015; patterns below come from Scotland County as a whole.
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.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Five Points is SR-211, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Ssr-1112 Roseland Rd (2), US-15 (2) and US-401 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Five Points fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-211 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| Ssr-1112 Roseland Rd | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| Ssr-1244 W Palmer St | 1 |
| Ssr-2036 E Indiana Ave | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 |
Five Points at a glance
| Land area | 8.3 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Five Points
How common are truck crashes in Five Points?
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 Five Points?
SR-211 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Five Points since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Five Points?
Truck crashes in Scotland County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Five Points?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scotland County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Five Points compare with North Carolina?
Scotland County records 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Five Points?
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.