Indian Trail, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Indian Trail: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 363 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Indian Trail compares with North Carolina
Indian Trail against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Indian Trail stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Indian Trail | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Indian Trail has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Indian Trail: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 363 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Indian Trail. They injured 225 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-74 leads within 10 miles of Indian Trail with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-218 (3), I-485 (2) and SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Indian Trail fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Indian Trail.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Indian Trail
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| SR-218 | 3 |
| I-485 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-200 | 2 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| Blair Rd | 1 |
| Rea Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 E John St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Indian Trail) |
|---|---|
| Old Monroe Rd | 11 |
| Pilot Gas Station | 5 |
| Old Charlotte Hwy | 4 |
| Sardis Church Rd | 3 |
| Indian Trail Rd | 3 |
| Unionville It Rd | 2 |
| Wesley Chapel Stouts R | 2 |
| Potter Rd | 2 |
Indian Trail at a glance
| Population | 43,867 |
| Land area | 22.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,920 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28104) | $138,017 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28104) | $536,481 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Indian Trail 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 | 9 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +78% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 27 | +69% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 27 | +2% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Indian Trail
How many truck accidents are there in Indian Trail?
Since 2015, 363 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Indian Trail (225 injured, 2 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Indian Trail?
NHTSA data shows US-74 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Indian Trail since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Indian Trail?
Truck crashes in Indian Trail peak in May, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Indian Trail?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Indian Trail since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Indian Trail compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Indian Trail has 71.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Indian Trail?
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.