ZIP 28677 (Statesville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28677: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iredell 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 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Iredell County compares with North Carolina
Iredell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iredell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iredell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Iredell County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Iredell County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Iredell County has recorded 2,338 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,597 people injured and 51 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28677 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-40 (5), SR-150 (2) and US-21 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is October, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28677 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iredell County.
- Look at alternatives to US-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Iredell County.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Iredell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 8 |
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| US-21 | 2 |
| Brookdale Dr | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iredell County) |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Hwy | 26 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 22 |
| E Plaza Dr | 21 |
| River Hwy | 20 |
| Salisbury Hwy | 20 |
| W Plaza Dr | 20 |
| Garner Bagnal Blvd | 15 |
| Oakridge Farm Hwy | 13 |
ZIP 28677 at a glance
| Population | 38,819 |
| Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,406 |
| Median home value | $216,126 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iredell 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 | 64 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 135 | +110% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 169 | +25% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 196 | +16% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 64 to 196. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28677
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28677?
2,338 truck crashes have been reported in Iredell County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 1,597 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28677?
US-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28677 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28677?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Iredell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28677?
Since 2015, Iredell County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28677 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Iredell County has 96.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28677?
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.