ZIP 27016 (Danbury, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stokes 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
5 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stokes County compares with North Carolina
Stokes County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stokes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stokes County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Stokes County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Stokes County: 1.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stokes County. They injured 122 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 36.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27016 since 2015: SR-704 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27016 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stokes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-704 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stokes County) |
|---|---|
| South Main St | 3 |
| S Main St | 2 |
| E King St | 1 |
| East Dalton Road | 1 |
| East King Street | 1 |
| Germanton Mercantile | 1 |
| Hedgecock Builders Sup | 1 |
| High Street | 1 |
ZIP 27016 at a glance
| Population | 1,900 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,273 |
| Median home value | $175,907 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stokes 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +19% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 17 | +3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27016
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27016?
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stokes County (122 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27016?
June has the most truck crashes in Stokes County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27016?
Since 2015, Stokes County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27016 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stokes County has 40.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27016?
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.