ZIP 27055 (Yadkinville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27055: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yadkin 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
6 of 372 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yadkin County compares with North Carolina
Yadkin County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yadkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yadkin County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Yadkin County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Yadkin County: 3.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 372 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yadkin County. They injured 246 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27055 is Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-1320 (1), SR-67 (1) and Ssr-1175 Rocky Branch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27055 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.6% 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 Yadkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd | 2 |
| SR-1320 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr-1175 Rocky Branch Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yadkin County) |
|---|---|
| S State St | 4 |
| Bojangles | 2 |
| Glenn'S | 2 |
| Progress Ln | 2 |
| South State Street | 2 |
| Fall Creek Church | 1 |
| Mount Olympus | 1 |
| N Lee Ave | 1 |
ZIP 27055 at a glance
| Population | 14,674 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,970 |
| Median home value | $199,586 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yadkin 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 26 | +1% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | +25% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27055
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27055?
Yadkin County has had 372 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 246 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27055?
Since 2015, Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27055: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27055?
April has the most truck crashes in Yadkin County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27055?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Yadkin County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27055 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Yadkin County records 86.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27055?
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.