Lowgap, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lowgap: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lowgap and Surry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Surry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 807 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Surry County compares with North Carolina
Surry County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Surry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Surry County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Surry County sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Surry County: 4.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 807 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Surry County. They injured 449 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lowgap since 2015, this page uses Surry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of Lowgap with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-89 (1) and US-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Lowgap fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Surry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 6 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Surry County) |
|---|---|
| Cc Camp Rd | 9 |
| Brintle'S Truck Stop | 5 |
| Brintles Truck Stop | 4 |
| Linville Rd | 3 |
| Plaza Lane | 3 |
| Plaza Ln | 3 |
| Rest Area | 3 |
| Rockford Street | 3 |
Lowgap at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27024) | $62,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27024) | $202,599 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Surry 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 | 55 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 48 | -12% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 67 | +40% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 66 | -3% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 55 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lowgap
How common are truck crashes in Lowgap?
Since 2015, 807 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Surry County (449 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lowgap?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lowgap since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowgap?
August has the most truck crashes in Surry County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lowgap?
Since 2015, Surry County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lowgap compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 96.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Surry County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lowgap?
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.