ZIP 27356 (Star, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27356: 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.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across 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
The worst month is March with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-73 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27356 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-134 (2), SR-24 (2) and SR-109 (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 27356 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 5 |
| SR-134 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| Ssr-24 | 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 27356 at a glance
| Population | 3,193 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,347 |
| Median home value | $189,131 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27356
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27356?
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 27356?
Since 2015, I-73 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27356: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27356?
March has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27356?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27356 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 99.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27356?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.