ZIP 28117 (Mooresville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28117: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iredell 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Iredell County compares with North Carolina
Iredell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iredell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iredell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Iredell County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Iredell County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Iredell County has recorded 2,338 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,597 people injured and 51 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-150 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-77 (4), SR-152 (3) and S Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (23% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28117 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-150, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Iredell County.
- 2.7% 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 Iredell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-150 | 5 |
| I-77 | 4 |
| SR-152 | 3 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| Ssr-1374 | 1 |
| Ssr-1441 | 1 |
| US-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iredell County) |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Hwy | 26 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 22 |
| E Plaza Dr | 21 |
| River Hwy | 20 |
| Salisbury Hwy | 20 |
| W Plaza Dr | 20 |
| Garner Bagnal Blvd | 15 |
| Oakridge Farm Hwy | 13 |
ZIP 28117 at a glance
| Population | 48,826 |
| Density | 482 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,976 |
| Median home value | $617,847 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iredell 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 | 64 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 135 | +110% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 169 | +25% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 196 | +16% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 64 to 196. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28117
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28117?
Iredell County has had 2,338 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,597 people and killing 51.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28117?
SR-150 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28117 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28117?
March has the most truck crashes in Iredell County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28117?
Since 2015, Iredell County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28117 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Iredell County records 96.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28117?
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.