ZIP 28009 (Badin, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28009: 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 |
Stanly County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Stanly County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Stanly County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 292 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28009 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-73 (2), SR-109 (1) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28009 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanly County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 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 28009 at a glance
| Population | 1,456 |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,145 |
| Median home value | $170,416 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 28009
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28009?
Stanly County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28009?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28009: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28009?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Stanly County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28009?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Stanly County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28009 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanly County has 48.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28009?
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.