ZIP 28163 (Stanfield, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28163: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Stanly County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.6% for 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
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-601 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28163 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-218 (3), Renee Ford Rd. (1) and SR-200 (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 28163 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanly County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-601; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-601 | 4 |
| SR-218 | 3 |
| Renee Ford Rd. | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-742 | 1 |
| Ssr-1149 Talley Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1606 Sikes Mill 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 28163 at a glance
| Population | 6,491 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,386 |
| Median home value | $298,785 |
| 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 |
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. 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 28163
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28163?
Stanly County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28163?
NHTSA data shows US-601 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28163 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28163?
Truck crashes in Stanly County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28163?
Since 2015, Stanly County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28163 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanly County has 48.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28163?
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.