ZIP 27048 (Stoneville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27048: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockingham 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
14 of 558 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockingham County compares with North Carolina
Rockingham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockingham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rockingham County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Rockingham County: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Rockingham County has recorded 558 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-220 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27048 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1145 (1), SR-14 (1) and Ssr-1110 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27048 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-220; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 2 |
| SR-1145 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| Ssr-1110 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| Freeway Dr | 18 |
| S Scales St | 6 |
| Barnes St | 6 |
| S Van Buren Rd | 3 |
| Van Buren Rd | 3 |
| W Harrison St | 3 |
| Academy St | 2 |
| Carroll Street | 2 |
ZIP 27048 at a glance
| Population | 7,814 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,015 |
| Median home value | $158,351 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockingham 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 | 40 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | -11% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 47 | +33% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 43 | -9% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27048
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27048?
558 truck crashes have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 338 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27048?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27048 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27048?
The worst month is March: 10.8% of truck crashes in Rockingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27048?
Since 2015, Rockingham County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27048 compared with North Carolina?
Rockingham County records 51.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27048?
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.