ZIP 28083 (Kannapolis, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28083: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 28083: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28083: 7 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 0.9% 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 28083 is I-85, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-152 (2), US-29 (2) and None - Parking Lot (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
61 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28083 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 7 |
| SR-152 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| None - Parking Lot | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| Ssr-1002 | 1 |
| Ssr-1322 Ebenezer Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1350 Saw Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1430 George W Liles Pkwy | 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 28083 at a glance
| Population | 28,095 |
| Density | 542 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,257 |
| Median home value | $219,263 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 53 to 143. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28083
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28083?
Cabarrus County has had 1,874 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,259 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28083?
I-85 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28083 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28083?
March has the most truck crashes in Cabarrus County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28083?
61 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cabarrus County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28083 compare with North Carolina?
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 28083?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.