ZIP 28125 (Mount Ulla, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28125: 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 |
Rowan County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rowan County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Rowan County has recorded 1,526 truck crashes since 2015, with 990 people injured and 36 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-152 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-150 (3), SR-801 (2) and Ssr-1526 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
61 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
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 28125 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-152 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 5 |
| SR-150 | 3 |
| SR-801 | 2 |
| Ssr-1526 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| Ssr-1350 Saw Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1728 Barringer Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2048 Woodleaf 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 28125 at a glance
| Population | 2,765 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,739 |
| Median home value | $322,414 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28125
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28125?
Rowan County has had 1,526 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 990 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28125?
Since 2015, SR-152 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28125: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28125?
May has the most truck crashes in Rowan County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28125?
61 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rowan County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28125 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 86.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rowan County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28125?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.