Scotch Meadows, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scotch Meadows: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scotch Meadows 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 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 338 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scotland County. They injured 284 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Scotch Meadows 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
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
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 (4). After it: US-501 (3), SR-381 (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 Scotch Meadows 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| US-501 | 3 |
| SR-381 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 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 |
Scotch Meadows at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 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 |
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. 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 Scotch Meadows
How many truck crashes happen in Scotch Meadows?
Since 2015, 338 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scotland County (284 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scotch Meadows?
US-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scotch Meadows since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scotch Meadows?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Scotland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scotch Meadows?
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 Scotch Meadows compare with North Carolina?
Scotland County records 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Scotch Meadows?
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.