ZIP 28071 (Gold Hill, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28071: 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.
What stands out in Rowan County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,526 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rowan County since 2015: 990 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-1002 (1), Ssr-1221 Old Beatty Ford Rd (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
61 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (18%).
They recorded 5.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28071 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rowan County.
- Check whether your routes use Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd | 2 |
| SR-1002 | 1 |
| Ssr-1221 Old Beatty Ford Rd | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 28071 at a glance
| Population | 4,219 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,354 |
| Median home value | $271,322 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 77 a year in the 1990s and 115 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 28071
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28071?
1,526 truck crashes have been reported in Rowan County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 990 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28071?
Since 2015, Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28071: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28071?
May has the most truck crashes in Rowan County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28071?
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 28071 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Rowan County has 86.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28071?
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.