ZIP 27043 (Pinnacle, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27043: 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. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 27043 at a glance: US-52 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27043 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stokes County. They injured 122 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in October (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.
1.5% 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 27043 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-268 (1), SR-67 (1) and Ssr 1807 Old Us-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27043 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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-52 | 7 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr 1807 Old Us-52 | 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 27043 at a glance
| Population | 6,295 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,783 |
| Median home value | $210,632 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27043
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27043?
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stokes County (122 injured, 2 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27043?
US-52 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27043 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27043?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Stokes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27043?
Since 2015, Stokes County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27043 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Stokes County has 40.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27043?
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.