ZIP 28170 (Wadesboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28170: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Anson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 28170: US-74 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28170: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 507 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anson County since 2015: 361 people were injured and 8 were 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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
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 28170 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-742 (1), Ssr-1118 Chewning Rd (1) and Ssr-1418 Ansonville Polkton Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28170 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.
- 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 Anson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 2 |
| SR-742 | 1 |
| Ssr-1118 Chewning 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 28170 at a glance
| Population | 10,103 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,548 |
| Median home value | $146,387 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28170
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28170?
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 28170?
Since 2015, US-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28170: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28170?
May has the most truck crashes in Anson County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28170?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anson County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28170 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 197.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28170?
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.