ZIP 28088 (Landis, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28088: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Rowan County at a glance: 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
The worst month is May with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.5%.
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-152 (4), SR-150 (2) and SR-3 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 61 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Their busiest month is May, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28088 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| SR-152 | 4 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Ssr-1002 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| Jake Alexander Blvd | 1 |
| None - Parking Lot | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| Ssr-1322 Ebenezer Rd | 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 28088 at a glance
| Population | 3,054 |
| Density | 416 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,872 |
| Median home value | $268,314 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 28088
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28088?
Rowan County has had 1,526 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 990 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28088?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28088: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28088?
The worst month is May: 10.4% of truck crashes in Rowan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28088?
Garbage trucks were involved in 61 reported crashes in Rowan County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28088 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 28088?
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.