ZIP 27042 (Pine Hall, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27042: 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.
The headline for ZIP 27042: US-220 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27042.
Overview
Stokes County has recorded 212 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-220 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-65 (2), SR-1145 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27042 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stokes County.
- Look at alternatives to US-220 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Stokes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 4 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| SR-1145 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| Ssr-1110 | 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 27042 at a glance
| Population | 278 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,510 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 27042
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27042?
Stokes County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 2.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27042?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27042 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27042?
June has the most truck crashes in Stokes County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27042?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Stokes County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27042 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stokes County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27042?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.