New London, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New London: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New London 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Stanly 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, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Stanly County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Stanly County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 292 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
New London had 29 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Stanly County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd (2), SR-24 (1) and SR-73 (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 New London 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd | 2 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| SR-740 | 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 |
New London at a glance
| Population | 648 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 328 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28127) | $69,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28127) | $248,607 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New London
How many truck crashes happen in New London?
Stanly County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in New London?
US-52 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of New London since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in New London?
Truck crashes in Stanly County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New London?
Since 2015, Stanly County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in New London 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 New London?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.