ZIP 27281 (Jackson Springs, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27281: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Moore County, 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
19 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moore County compares with North Carolina
Moore County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moore County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Moore County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Moore County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 539 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moore County since 2015: 383 people were injured and 34 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27281 is I-73, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-211 (2), US-220 (2) and Ssr-1229 Carthage Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27281 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-73; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% 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
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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-73 | 3 |
| SR-211 | 2 |
| US-220 | 2 |
| Ssr-1229 Carthage Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1803 | 1 |
| Windblow Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moore County) |
|---|---|
| Central Dr | 4 |
| Dowd | 3 |
| Morganton Rd | 3 |
| South St | 3 |
| Hamilton Beach Brands | 2 |
| Mcreynolds St | 2 |
| Midland Rd | 2 |
| Monroe St | 2 |
ZIP 27281 at a glance
| Population | 3,864 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,547 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moore 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +40% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +39% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | -5% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27281
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27281?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moore County (383 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27281?
NHTSA data shows I-73 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27281 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27281?
Truck crashes in Moore County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27281?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Moore County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27281 compare with North Carolina?
Moore County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27281?
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.