ZIP 27028 (Mocksville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Davie 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
8 of 450 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Davie County compares with North Carolina
Davie County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Davie County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Davie County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Davie County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Davie County has recorded 450 truck crashes since 2015, with 288 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-64 (2) and SR-1320 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27028 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Davie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-1320 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davie County) |
|---|---|
| T/A Truck Stop | 2 |
| Valley Rd | 2 |
| Advance Post Office | 1 |
| Ashley Furniture | 1 |
| Auto Sales | 1 |
| Bermuda Commons | 1 |
| Blakely Landscaping | 1 |
| Construction Area | 1 |
ZIP 27028 at a glance
| Population | 26,566 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,137 |
| Median home value | $221,713 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davie 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +26% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +15% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27028
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27028?
Since 2015, 450 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Davie County (288 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27028?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27028 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27028?
July has the most truck crashes in Davie County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27028?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Davie County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27028 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 90.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Davie County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27028?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.