ZIP 28086 (Kings Mountain, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28086: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cleveland 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
16 of 962 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleveland County compares with North Carolina
Cleveland County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleveland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleveland County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cleveland County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 28086: I-85 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28086 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 962 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cleveland County since 2015: 679 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28086 is I-85, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-74 (3), SR-198 (2) and Dixon Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28086 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 11 |
| US-74 | 3 |
| SR-198 | 2 |
| Dixon Blvd | 1 |
| SR-216 | 1 |
| Ssr-1128 Chapel Grove Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2238 Long Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2292 | 1 |
| W Hudson Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| E Dixon Blvd | 65 |
| W Dixon Blvd | 31 |
| S Dekalb St | 10 |
| E Dixon Bvd | 9 |
| E Marion St | 9 |
| N Post Rd | 8 |
| Fallston Rd | 5 |
| Cherryville Rd | 4 |
ZIP 28086 at a glance
| Population | 29,460 |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,414 |
| Median home value | $206,163 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleveland 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 | 53 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | -1% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 77 | +47% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 74 | -4% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 53 a year in the 1990s and 74 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28086
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28086?
Cleveland County has had 962 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 679 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28086?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28086 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28086?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cleveland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28086?
Since 2015, Cleveland County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28086 compared with North Carolina?
Cleveland County records 79.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28086?
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.