Marshville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marshville and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with North Carolina
Union County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Union County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Marshville at a glance: US-74 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Marshville.
Overview
Union County has recorded 1,866 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,295 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 172 truck crashes were reported in Marshville since 2015; patterns below come from Union County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-74 leads within 10 miles of Marshville with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-218 (2), SR-200 (1) and Ssr-1006 Olive Branch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Marshville fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 7 |
| SR-218 | 2 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Olive Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2115 | 1 |
| US-601 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 24 |
| Skyway Dr | 23 |
| Old Charlotte Hwy | 20 |
| Old Monroe Rd | 18 |
| Stallings Rd | 15 |
| Morgan Mill Rd | 14 |
| W Roosevelt Blvd | 10 |
| Potter Rd | 9 |
Marshville at a glance
| Population | 2,710 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,277 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28103) | $76,924 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28103) | $268,785 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 54 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 98 | +80% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +52% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 138 | -7% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 138. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marshville
How many truck accidents are there in Marshville?
1,866 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 1,295 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Marshville?
NHTSA data shows US-74 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marshville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshville?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marshville?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marshville compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 61.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marshville?
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.