ZIP 28128 (Norwood, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28128: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Stanly County is lower 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.
What stands out in Stanly County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stanly County. They injured 292 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-1740 (1), SR-24 (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28128 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stanly County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| SR-1740 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| SR-731 | 1 |
| SR-742 | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 Ansonville Polkton 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 28128 at a glance
| Population | 6,587 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,818 |
| Median home value | $218,835 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28128
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28128?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Stanly County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 292 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28128?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28128: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28128?
Truck crashes in Stanly County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28128?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Stanly County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28128 compare with North Carolina?
Stanly County records 48.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28128?
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.