ZIP 27355 (Staley, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27355: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Randolph County: 2.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 636 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27355 since 2015 were spread across roads: Ssr-1101 County Line Rd (1), Ssr-2113 S Chatham Ave Ext (1), Ssr-2628 Parks Xrds Church Rd (1), Ssr-2668 Reed Creek Rd (1) and US-421 (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 10.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27355 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-1101 County Line Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2113 S Chatham Ave Ext | 1 |
| Ssr-2628 Parks Xrds Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2668 Reed Creek Rd | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 27355 at a glance
| Population | 2,291 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,911 |
| Median home value | $205,554 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27355
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27355?
Since 2015, 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (636 injured, 28 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27355?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27355?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27355 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 27355?
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.