ZIP 27022 (Lawsonville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27022: 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 |
Stokes County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Stokes County at a glance: 1.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stokes County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27022 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-103 (2) and SR-704 (1).
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 27022 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stokes County.
- 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 Stokes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-103 | 2 |
| 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 27022 at a glance
| Population | 1,285 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,281 |
| Median home value | $149,000 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27022
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27022?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Stokes County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 122 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27022?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Stokes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27022?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Stokes County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27022 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stokes County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27022?
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.