ZIP 28630 (Granite Falls, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28630: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caldwell 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 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with North Carolina
Caldwell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Caldwell County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 28630 at a glance: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28630: 1.5 in 2016–19, 2.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 345 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caldwell County since 2015: 211 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28630 is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-321 (4), SR-1400 (2) and Ssr-1933 Southwest Blvd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28630 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.5% 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
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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-321 | 4 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| Ssr-1933 Southwest Blvd | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| SR-1159 | 1 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 Connelly Springs Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| Morganton Blvd | 14 |
| Blowing Rock Blvd | 9 |
| Hickory Blvd | 6 |
| Southwest Blvd | 4 |
| Harper Ave | 3 |
| Norwood St | 3 |
| Wilkesboro Blvd | 3 |
| Falls Avenue | 2 |
ZIP 28630 at a glance
| Population | 19,382 |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,835 |
| Median home value | $203,850 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 21 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | +35% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 32 | +14% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | -20% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28630
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28630?
Caldwell County has had 345 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 211 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28630?
I-40 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28630 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28630?
The worst month is March: 12.8% of truck crashes in Caldwell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28630?
Since 2015, Caldwell County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28630 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caldwell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28630?
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.