ZIP 28627 (Glade Valley, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28627: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Alleghany County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Alleghany County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alleghany County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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 28627 since 2015: US-21 (2) and CR-1100 (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 28627 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% 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
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-21 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 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 28627 at a glance
| Population | 1,193 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,474 |
| Median home value | $268,788 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28627
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28627?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Alleghany County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 32 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28627?
February has the most truck crashes in Alleghany County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28627?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Alleghany County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28627 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Alleghany County records 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28627?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.