ZIP 28678 (Stony Point, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28678: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Iredell County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,338 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iredell County. They injured 1,597 people and killed 51.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-64 (3), US-70 (2) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (23%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28678 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| Ssr-1128 Barrett Mountain Rd | 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 28678 at a glance
| Population | 5,064 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,845 |
| Median home value | $238,190 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 64 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 196. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28678
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28678?
Iredell County has had 2,338 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,597 people and killing 51.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28678?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28678 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28678?
Truck crashes in Iredell County peak in March, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28678?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Iredell County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28678 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 96.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iredell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28678?
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.