ZIP 28114 (Mooresboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28114: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 28114 at a glance: US-74 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28114 since 2015.
Overview
Cleveland County has recorded 962 truck crashes since 2015, with 679 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (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 28114 is US-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-150 (2), US-221 (2) and Casey Martin Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28114 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleveland County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| US-221 | 2 |
| Casey Martin Dr | 1 |
| SR-87 | 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 28114 at a glance
| Population | 7,104 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,500 |
| Median home value | $143,998 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28114
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28114?
Since 2015, 962 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleveland County (679 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28114?
US-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28114 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28114?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cleveland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28114?
Since 2015, Cleveland County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28114 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleveland County has 79.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28114?
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.