ZIP 28023 (China Grove, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28023: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rowan 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
5.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rowan County compares with North Carolina
Rowan County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rowan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rowan County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Rowan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rowan County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Rowan County has recorded 1,526 truck crashes since 2015, with 990 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28023 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-152 (4), SR-150 (2) and Ssr-1526 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 61 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (18% of them).
They recorded 5.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28023 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rowan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 10 |
| SR-152 | 4 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| Ssr-1526 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| Jake Alexander Blvd | 1 |
| Mooresville Rd | 1 |
| None - Parking Lot | 1 |
| S Jake Alexander | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rowan County) |
|---|---|
| W Jake Alexander Blvd | 22 |
| Peeler Rd | 22 |
| Statesville Blvd | 16 |
| Jake Alexander Blvd | 15 |
| E Innes St | 10 |
| W Innes St | 9 |
| Mooresville Rd | 7 |
| S Main St | 6 |
ZIP 28023 at a glance
| Population | 15,495 |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,257 |
| Median home value | $218,405 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rowan 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 | 77 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 89 | +15% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 119 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 115 | -3% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 77 to 115. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28023
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28023?
Rowan County has had 1,526 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 990 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28023?
I-85 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28023 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28023?
May has the most truck crashes in Rowan County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28023?
Garbage trucks were involved in 61 reported crashes in Rowan County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28023 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 86.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rowan County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28023?
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.