ZIP 28137 (Richfield, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28137: 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 |
Stanly County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Stanly County at a glance: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stanly County. They injured 292 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28137 is US-52, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd (2), SR-1002 (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28137 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanly County.
- Look at alternatives to US-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
| Ssr-1004 Stokes Ferry Rd | 2 |
| SR-1002 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| Ssr-1221 Old Beatty Ford 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 28137 at a glance
| Population | 2,664 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,163 |
| Median home value | $252,982 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28137
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28137?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stanly County (292 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28137?
US-52 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28137 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28137?
October has the most truck crashes in Stanly County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28137?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Stanly County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28137 compare with North Carolina?
Stanly County records 48.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28137?
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.