ZIP 28001 (Albemarle, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stanly 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
16 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stanly County compares with North Carolina
Stanly County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stanly County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stanly County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 11.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Stanly County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Stanly County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stanly County. They injured 292 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 28001 is US-52, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-73 (2), SR-1740 (1) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28001 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Stanly County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 5 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| SR-1740 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-740 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stanly County) |
|---|---|
| W Main St | 19 |
| E Main St | 9 |
| Concord Rd | 4 |
| N Main St | 4 |
| Northeast Connector | 3 |
| Aquadale Rd | 2 |
| Coley Store Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
ZIP 28001 at a glance
| Population | 26,424 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,804 |
| Median home value | $212,378 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stanly 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 | 21 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 26 | +22% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 28 | -11% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28001
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28001?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stanly County (292 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28001?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28001 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28001?
October has the most truck crashes in Stanly County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28001?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Stanly County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28001 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanly County has 48.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28001?
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.