ZIP 27054 (Woodleaf, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27054: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rowan 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
5.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rowan County compares with North Carolina
Rowan County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rowan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rowan County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Rowan County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rowan County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Rowan County has recorded 1,526 truck crashes since 2015, with 990 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27054 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (2), Ssr-1526 (2), US-601 (2), US-64 (2) and SR-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 61 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.2 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27054 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rowan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 2 |
| Ssr-1526 | 2 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-801 | 1 |
| Ssr-1728 Barringer Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2048 Woodleaf Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rowan County) |
|---|---|
| W Jake Alexander Blvd | 22 |
| Peeler Rd | 22 |
| Statesville Blvd | 16 |
| Jake Alexander Blvd | 15 |
| E Innes St | 10 |
| W Innes St | 9 |
| Mooresville Rd | 7 |
| S Main St | 6 |
ZIP 27054 at a glance
| Population | 1,931 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,560 |
| Median home value | $208,490 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rowan 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 | 77 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 89 | +15% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 119 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 115 | -3% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 77 to 115. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27054
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27054?
Rowan County has had 1,526 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 990 people and killing 36.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27054?
Truck crashes in Rowan County peak in May, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27054?
61 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rowan County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27054 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 86.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rowan County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27054?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.