ZIP 27229 (Candor, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27229: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
4 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with North Carolina
Montgomery County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Montgomery County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than North Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Montgomery County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 165 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-73 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-24 (1), Ssr-24 (1) and US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27229 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-73, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-73 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| Ssr-24 | 1 |
| US-220 | 1 |
| Windblow Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| South Wadesboro Blvd | 5 |
| N Main St | 3 |
| Albemarle Rd | 2 |
| Carolina Dairy | 2 |
| North Main St | 2 |
| Page St | 2 |
| West Allenton | 2 |
| Bilhen St | 1 |
ZIP 27229 at a glance
| Population | 3,456 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,436 |
| Median home value | $123,844 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 24 | +40% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | -5% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +9% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27229
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27229?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (165 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27229?
Since 2015, I-73 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27229: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27229?
The worst month is March: 10.7% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27229?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27229 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 99.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27229?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.