Ashe County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ashe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
6 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashe County compares with North Carolina
Ashe County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashe County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Ashe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Ashe County at a glance: November 16.9% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Ashe County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Ashe County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Ashe County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ashe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ashe County) |
|---|---|
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashe County) |
|---|---|
| S Jefferson Ave | 3 |
| South Jefferson Ave | 3 |
| Ashe Hospital Pva | 1 |
| Campus Dr | 1 |
| Cross Creek Ln | 1 |
| Hardin Ln | 1 |
| Mt Jefferson Road | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Ashe County at a glance
| Population | 27,266 |
| Land area | 426.3 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,710 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashe 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +27% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | -12% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ashe County
ZIP codes in Ashe County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ashe County
How many truck accidents are there in Ashe County?
Ashe County has had 142 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ashe County?
The worst month is November: 16.9% of truck crashes in Ashe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ashe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Ashe County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does Ashe County compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashe County has 46.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ashe County?
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.