ZIP 28037 (Denver, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28037: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
13 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with North Carolina
Lincoln County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Lincoln County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lincoln County: 3.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 240 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% 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 28037 is SR-16, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-77 (2), SR-150 (2) and SR-73 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28037 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% 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
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| Hugh Torance Parkway | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffaloe Shoals Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1374 | 1 |
| Ssr-1441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| E Main St | 12 |
| E Main Street | 4 |
| East Main St | 4 |
| S Generals Blvd | 3 |
| Gaston St | 2 |
| N Flint St | 2 |
| Quarry Lane | 2 |
| Sain And Heavner | 2 |
ZIP 28037 at a glance
| Population | 28,768 |
| Density | 248 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,703 |
| Median home value | $490,803 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 24 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 34 | +27% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | +12% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28037
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28037?
Lincoln County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 240 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28037?
SR-16 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28037 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28037?
The worst month is August: 10.9% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28037?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28037 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28037?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.