ZIP 27024 (Lowgap, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Surry 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
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Surry County is lower 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Surry County has recorded 807 truck crashes since 2015, with 449 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27024 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Surry County.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% 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
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 |
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 |
ZIP 27024 at a glance
| Population | 2,387 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,813 |
| Median home value | $202,599 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27024
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27024?
807 truck crashes have been reported in Surry County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 449 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27024?
I-77 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27024 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27024?
August has the most truck crashes in Surry County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27024?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Surry County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27024 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27024?
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.