Gibson, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gibson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gibson 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 runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Scotland County: 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.
Gibson had 8 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
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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, US-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-381 (2), SR-79 (2) and US-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Gibson fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotland County.
- Look at alternatives to US-74 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 5 |
| SR-381 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| Ssr-1148 St John Church Rd | 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 |
Gibson at a glance
| Population | 456 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 467 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28343) | $29,306 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28343) | $62,761 |
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. 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 Gibson
How many truck accidents are there in Gibson?
Scotland County has had 338 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gibson?
Since 2015, US-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gibson: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson?
August has the most truck crashes in Scotland County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gibson?
Since 2015, Scotland County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gibson compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Scotland County has 86.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gibson?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.