ZIP 28135 (Polkton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28135: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anson 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
11 of 507 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anson County compares with North Carolina
Anson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 197.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Anson County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 28135: US-74 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28135 since 2015.
Overview
Anson County has recorded 507 truck crashes since 2015, with 361 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-74 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28135 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-218 (1), Ssr-1006 Olive Branch Rd (1) and Ssr-1418 Ansonville Polkton Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28135 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Anson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Olive Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 Ansonville Polkton Rd | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anson County) |
|---|---|
| E Caswell St | 6 |
| Dozer Dr | 4 |
| US-74 | 4 |
| Camden Road | 2 |
| Gravel Plant Rd | 2 |
| Anson Hs | 1 |
| Brent Street | 1 |
| Camden Rd | 1 |
ZIP 28135 at a glance
| Population | 4,655 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,920 |
| Median home value | $227,042 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anson 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 | 24 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +25% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +42% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | -7% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28135?
507 truck crashes have been reported in Anson County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 361 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28135?
NHTSA data shows US-74 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28135 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28135?
Truck crashes in Anson County peak in May, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28135?
Since 2015, Anson County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28135 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Anson County records 197.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28135?
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.