ZIP 28623 (Ennice, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alleghany 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 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alleghany County compares with North Carolina
Alleghany County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alleghany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alleghany County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 10.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Alleghany County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Alleghany County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alleghany County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 58 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 53.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28623 since 2015: CR-1100 (1) and US-58 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Alleghany County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28623 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alleghany County.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Alleghany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alleghany County) |
|---|---|
| Grandview Dr | 1 |
| Grayson St | 1 |
| W Whitehead St | 1 |
ZIP 28623 at a glance
| Population | 1,814 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,384 |
| Median home value | $169,411 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alleghany 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +53% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +9% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -27% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28623
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28623?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alleghany County (32 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28623?
February has the most truck crashes in Alleghany County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28623?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alleghany County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28623 compare with North Carolina?
Alleghany County records 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28623?
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.