ZIP 28617 (Crumpler, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28617: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ashe 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
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 |
Ashe County sits below North Carolina 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).
The headline for Ashe County: November worst month: 16.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ashe County. They injured 91 people and killed 0.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 16.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28617 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28617 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashe County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
ZIP 28617 at a glance
| Population | 1,839 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,204 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28617
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28617?
Ashe County has had 142 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28617?
November has the most truck crashes in Ashe County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28617?
Since 2015, Ashe County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28617 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashe County has 46.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28617?
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.