ZIP 28027 (Concord, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28027: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cabarrus 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 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cabarrus County compares with North Carolina
Cabarrus County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cabarrus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Cabarrus County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Cabarrus County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 28027 at a glance: I-85 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28027 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cabarrus County. They injured 1,259 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28027 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-485 (5), US-29 (3) and SR-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 61 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28027 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cabarrus County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cabarrus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 11 |
| I-485 | 5 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Alexanderiana Rd | 1 |
| None - Parking Lot | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| Ssr-1002 | 1 |
| Ssr-1139 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cabarrus County) |
|---|---|
| Concord Pkwy | 63 |
| Poplar Tent Rd | 50 |
| Davidson Hwy | 30 |
| Warren C Coleman Blvd | 20 |
| S Cannon Blvd | 18 |
| Derita Rd | 15 |
| Kannapolis Pkwy | 12 |
| Odell School Rd | 11 |
ZIP 28027 at a glance
| Population | 81,772 |
| Density | 458 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,219 |
| Median home value | $365,745 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cabarrus 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 | 53 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 95 | +81% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 154 | +62% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 143 | -7% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 143. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28027
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28027?
Cabarrus County has had 1,874 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,259 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28027?
I-85 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28027 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28027?
Truck crashes in Cabarrus County peak in March, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28027?
61 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cabarrus County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28027 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cabarrus County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28027?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.