ZIP 27350 (Sophia, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27350: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
10.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with North Carolina
Randolph County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 27350 at a glance: I-85 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27350.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 1,023 truck crashes since 2015, with 636 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27350 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-73 (3), US-64 (2) and SR-1544 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 10.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27350 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Randolph County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 4 |
| I-73 | 3 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-1544 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| Ssr-1547 Unity St | 1 |
| Ssr-1556 Welborn Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1926 Davis Ctry Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2222 Foxworth Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| N Main St | 6 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Archdale Rd | 4 |
| Bank St | 4 |
| Cheyenne Dr | 3 |
| E Dixie Dr | 3 |
| E Swannanoa Ave | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
ZIP 27350 at a glance
| Population | 5,882 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,306 |
| Median home value | $188,791 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 56 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 83 | +33% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 76 | -8% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27350
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27350?
1,023 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 636 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27350?
I-85 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27350 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27350?
January has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27350?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27350 compared with North Carolina?
Randolph County records 59.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27350?
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.