ZIP 27594 (Wise, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27594: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with North Carolina
Warren County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Warren County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.82 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Warren County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Warren County at a glance: 8.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 267 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.5% 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-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-1 (2) and CR-903 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Warren County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27594 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019, 2020 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| CR-903 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Church St | 1 |
| Elberta Ln | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| Welcome Center | 1 |
ZIP 27594 at a glance
| Population | 61 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +78% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | -21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27594
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27594?
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (204 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27594?
I-85 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27594 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27594?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27594?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27594 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 145.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27594?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019, 2020 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.