ZIP 27018 (East Bend, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27018: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yadkin 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
6 of 372 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yadkin County compares with North Carolina
Yadkin County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yadkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yadkin County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Yadkin County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Yadkin County: 3.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Yadkin County has recorded 372 truck crashes since 2015, with 246 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27018 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-67 (2), Ssr-1348 Robinhood Rd (1) and Ssr-1434 Spicewood Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27018 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yadkin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Yadkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 4 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| Ssr-1348 Robinhood Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1434 Spicewood Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yadkin County) |
|---|---|
| S State St | 4 |
| Bojangles | 2 |
| Glenn'S | 2 |
| Progress Ln | 2 |
| South State Street | 2 |
| Fall Creek Church | 1 |
| Mount Olympus | 1 |
| N Lee Ave | 1 |
ZIP 27018 at a glance
| Population | 7,388 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,438 |
| Median home value | $230,494 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yadkin 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 26 | +1% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | +25% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27018
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27018?
Since 2015, 372 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yadkin County (246 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27018?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27018: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27018?
The worst month is April: 9.9% of truck crashes in Yadkin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27018?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yadkin County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27018 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 86.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yadkin County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27018?
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.