Locust, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Locust: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Locust and Stanly County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stanly County numbers.
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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
Stanly County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Stanly County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 292 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 35 truck crashes were reported in Locust since 2015; patterns below come from Stanly County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-601 leads within 10 miles of Locust with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Renee Ford Rd. (1), SR-200 (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 Locust fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanly County.
- Look at alternatives to US-601 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% 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
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 Stanly County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-601 | 3 |
| Renee Ford Rd. | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 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 |
Locust at a glance
| Population | 5,992 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 729 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28097) | $76,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28097) | $297,366 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Locust
How many truck crashes happen in Locust?
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 Locust?
US-601 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Locust since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Locust?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Stanly County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Locust?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Stanly County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Locust compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 48.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stanly County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Locust?
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.