ZIP 28112 (Monroe, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28112: 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 |
Union County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Union County: 0.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,866 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 1,295 people were injured and 34 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28112 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-601 (4), US-74 (4), SR-200 (3), Lansford Rd (1) and SR-207 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28112 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
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-601 | 4 |
| US-74 | 4 |
| SR-200 | 3 |
| Lansford Rd | 1 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
| SR-522 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Ssr-1137 S Potter Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2115 | 1 |
| Ssr-2146 Plyler 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 28112 at a glance
| Population | 28,461 |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,495 |
| Median home value | $295,969 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 138. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28112
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28112?
1,866 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 1,295 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28112?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28112?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28112 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 61.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28112?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.