ZIP 28107 (Midland, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28107: 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 sits below North Carolina on 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 28107: US-601 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 28107.
Overview
Police reported 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cabarrus County since 2015: 1,259 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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 28107 is US-601, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-218 (3), SR-24 (2) and Blair Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 61 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28107 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-601 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-601 | 4 |
| SR-218 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| Blair Rd | 1 |
| I-485 | 1 |
| Renee Ford Rd. | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1139 | 1 |
| Ssr-1149 Talley Rd | 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 28107 at a glance
| Population | 10,244 |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,122 |
| Median home value | $389,102 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 28107
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28107?
1,874 truck crashes have been reported in Cabarrus County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 1,259 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28107?
Since 2015, US-601 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28107: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28107?
March has the most truck crashes in Cabarrus County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28107?
Since 2015, Cabarrus County has reported 61 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28107 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 28107?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.