ZIP 28640 (Jefferson, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28640: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Ashe County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 16.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 142 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ashe County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.9% 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28640 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28640 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter 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 Ashe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 1 |
| 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 28640 at a glance
| Population | 4,820 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,155 |
| Median home value | $290,053 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28640
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28640?
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ashe County (91 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28640?
November has the most truck crashes in Ashe County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28640?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Ashe County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28640 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashe County has 46.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28640?
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.