ZIP 28174 (Wingate, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28174: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with North Carolina
Union County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Union County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 28174: US-74 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28174 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,866 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 1,295 people and killed 34.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28174 is US-74, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-601 (3), SR-200 (2) and Lansford Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28174 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 7 |
| US-601 | 3 |
| SR-200 | 2 |
| Lansford Rd | 1 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Olive Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1606 Sikes Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2115 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 24 |
| Skyway Dr | 23 |
| Old Charlotte Hwy | 20 |
| Old Monroe Rd | 18 |
| Stallings Rd | 15 |
| Morgan Mill Rd | 14 |
| W Roosevelt Blvd | 10 |
| Potter Rd | 9 |
ZIP 28174 at a glance
| Population | 9,573 |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,136 |
| Median home value | $226,733 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 54 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 98 | +80% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +52% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 138 | -7% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 138. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28174
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28174?
Union County has had 1,866 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,295 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28174?
Since 2015, US-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28174: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28174?
July has the most truck crashes in Union County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28174?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28174 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28174?
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.