ZIP 28021 (Cherryville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28021: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gaston 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
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gaston County compares with North Carolina
Gaston County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gaston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gaston County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Gaston County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 28021: SR-182 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28021 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,086 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gaston County. They injured 1,440 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-182 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28021 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-150 (1), SR-216 (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 61 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28021 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-182 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Gaston County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gaston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-182 | 2 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-216 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1113 Reeps Grove Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1622 Hephzibah Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1643 Belwood-Lawndale Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2098 W Old Nc 150 Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gaston County) |
|---|---|
| N Chester St | 60 |
| E Franklin Blvd | 34 |
| W Franklin Blvd | 16 |
| S York Rd | 16 |
| Bessemer City Rd | 16 |
| Gastonia Dallas Hwy | 16 |
| N New Hope Rd | 15 |
| S New Hope Rd | 15 |
ZIP 28021 at a glance
| Population | 13,865 |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,429 |
| Median home value | $218,550 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gaston 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 | 91 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 118 | +30% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 151 | +28% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 178 | +18% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 91 to 178. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28021
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28021?
2,086 truck crashes have been reported in Gaston County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 1,440 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28021?
SR-182 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28021 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28021?
March has the most truck crashes in Gaston County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28021?
Garbage trucks were involved in 61 reported crashes in Gaston County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28021 compare with North Carolina?
Gaston County records 73.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28021?
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.