ZIP 27020 (Hamptonville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27020: 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 |
Yadkin County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Yadkin County: 3.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 372 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yadkin County. They injured 246 people and killed 23.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27020 is I-77, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd (2), SR-67 (1) and Ssr-1117 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27020 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Yadkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 10 |
| Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd | 2 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr-1117 | 1 |
| Ssr-1175 Rocky Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2303 Clingman Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2304 Chatham Rd | 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 27020 at a glance
| Population | 6,207 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,489 |
| Median home value | $176,070 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27020
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27020?
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 27020?
Since 2015, I-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27020: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27020?
Truck crashes in Yadkin County peak in April, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27020?
Since 2015, Yadkin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27020 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yadkin County has 86.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27020?
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.