Stanly County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stanly County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stanly County compares with North Carolina
Stanly County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stanly County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stanly County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 11.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Stanly County sits below North Carolina 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, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Stanly County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 381 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stanly County since 2015: 292 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Stanly County is US-52, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Renee Ford Rd. (1), SR-1740 (1) and SR-205 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Stanly County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanly County.
- Check whether your routes use US-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stanly County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stanly County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 5 |
| Renee Ford Rd. | 1 |
| SR-1740 | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| SR-740 | 1 |
| SR-742 | 1 |
| Ssr-1149 Talley Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stanly County) |
|---|---|
| W Main St | 19 |
| E Main St | 9 |
| Concord Rd | 4 |
| N Main St | 4 |
| Northeast Connector | 3 |
| Aquadale Rd | 2 |
| Coley Store Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
Stanly County at a glance
| Population | 67,326 |
| Land area | 395.1 sq mi |
| Density | 170 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,476 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stanly 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 | 21 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 26 | +22% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 28 | -11% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stanly County
ZIP codes in Stanly County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stanly County
How many truck accidents are there in Stanly County?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Stanly County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 292 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stanly County?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Stanly County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanly County?
October has the most truck crashes in Stanly County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stanly County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Stanly County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Stanly County compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanly County has 48.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stanly County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.