Grandfather Village, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grandfather Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grandfather Village and Avery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Avery County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Avery County compares with North Carolina
Avery County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Avery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Avery County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Avery County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Avery County: 10.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Avery County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Grandfather Village since 2015, this page uses Avery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 46.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grandfather Village since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-194 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Grandfather Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Avery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-194 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Avery County) |
|---|---|
| Branch Water | 1 |
| Crossnore Elementary | 1 |
| Freds General Merchant | 1 |
| Hpp | 1 |
| Linville Fd | 1 |
| Nc 194 | 1 |
| Nc 194 B | 1 |
| Old Mortimer | 1 |
Grandfather Village at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28646) | $76,736 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Avery 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +60% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 12 | +25% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grandfather Village
How many truck crashes happen in Grandfather Village?
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Avery County (73 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Grandfather Village?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Avery County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grandfather Village?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Avery County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Grandfather Village compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Avery County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grandfather Village?
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.