ZIP 28097 (Locust, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28097: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stanly 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
16 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stanly County compares with North Carolina
Stanly County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stanly County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stanly County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 11.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Stanly County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Stanly County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Stanly County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 292 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 0.0% 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 28097 is US-601, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Renee Ford Rd. (1), SR-205 (1) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28097 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-601; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stanly County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-601 | 3 |
| Renee Ford Rd. | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| SR-742 | 1 |
| Ssr-1149 Talley Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stanly County) |
|---|---|
| W Main St | 19 |
| E Main St | 9 |
| Concord Rd | 4 |
| N Main St | 4 |
| Northeast Connector | 3 |
| Aquadale Rd | 2 |
| Coley Store Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
ZIP 28097 at a glance
| Population | 8,303 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,594 |
| Median home value | $297,366 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stanly 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 | 21 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 26 | +22% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 28 | -11% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28097
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28097?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stanly County (292 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28097?
US-601 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28097 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28097?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Stanly County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28097?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Stanly County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28097 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanly County has 48.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28097?
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.