Stanfield, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stanfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stanfield 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. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Stanly County: 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.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Stanfield since 2015, this page uses Stanly County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stanfield since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-218 (3), US-601 (3), Renee Ford Rd. (1), SR-200 (1) and SR-205 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Stanfield fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-218 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Ssr-1606 Sikes Mill 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 |
Stanfield at a glance
| Population | 1,709 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 382 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28163) | $72,386 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28163) | $298,785 |
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 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 Stanfield
How many truck accidents are there in Stanfield?
Stanly County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stanfield?
Truck crashes in Stanly County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stanfield?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stanly County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stanfield compared 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 Stanfield?
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.