ZIP 27052 (Walnut Cove, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27052: 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.
The headline for Stokes County: 1.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
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
June has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 36.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27052 happened on SR-65 (2), Ssr 1807 Old Us-52 (1) and US-158 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 27052 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stokes County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stokes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| Ssr 1807 Old Us-52 | 1 |
| US-158 | 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 27052 at a glance
| Population | 10,506 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,024 |
| Median home value | $189,158 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 27052
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27052?
Stokes County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27052?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Stokes County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27052?
Since 2015, Stokes County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27052 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27052?
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.