ZIP 28327 (Carthage, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28327: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Moore County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Moore County at a glance: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moore County. They injured 383 people and killed 34.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28327 since 2015: SR-24 (3), US-15 (3), SR-22 (2), Ssr-1229 Carthage Rd (1) and Ssr-1803 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28327 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 3 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| Ssr-1229 Carthage Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1803 | 1 |
| Ssr-1805 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 28327 at a glance
| Population | 19,386 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,434 |
| Median home value | $310,070 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28327
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28327?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moore County (383 injured, 34 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28327?
Truck crashes in Moore County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28327?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moore County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28327 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Moore County has 43.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28327?
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.