ZIP 28110 (Monroe, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28110: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with North Carolina
Union County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Union County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 28110: US-74 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28110 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,866 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 1,295 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-218 (4), SR-200 (3) and US-601 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 62 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28110 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 7 |
| SR-218 | 4 |
| SR-200 | 3 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| Ssr-1006 Olive Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1149 Talley Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1606 Sikes Mill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 24 |
| Skyway Dr | 23 |
| Old Charlotte Hwy | 20 |
| Old Monroe Rd | 18 |
| Stallings Rd | 15 |
| Morgan Mill Rd | 14 |
| W Roosevelt Blvd | 10 |
| Potter Rd | 9 |
ZIP 28110 at a glance
| Population | 56,971 |
| Density | 173 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,480 |
| Median home value | $339,046 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 54 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 98 | +80% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +52% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 138 | -7% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 138 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 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28110
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28110?
Union County has had 1,866 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,295 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28110?
US-74 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28110 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28110?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28110?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28110 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 61.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28110?
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.