ZIP 28642 (Jonesville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28642: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yadkin 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 372 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yadkin County compares with North Carolina
Yadkin County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yadkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yadkin County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Yadkin County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Yadkin County: 3.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 372 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yadkin County. They injured 246 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28642 is I-77, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-268 (2), Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd (2) and Elk Spur St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28642 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yadkin County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Yadkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 13 |
| SR-268 | 2 |
| Ssr-1150 Hoots Rd | 2 |
| Elk Spur St | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr-1117 | 1 |
| Ssr-1175 Rocky Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1931 Greenhorn Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2303 Clingman Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2304 Chatham Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yadkin County) |
|---|---|
| S State St | 4 |
| Bojangles | 2 |
| Glenn'S | 2 |
| Progress Ln | 2 |
| South State Street | 2 |
| Fall Creek Church | 1 |
| Mount Olympus | 1 |
| N Lee Ave | 1 |
ZIP 28642 at a glance
| Population | 5,602 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,543 |
| Median home value | $141,420 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yadkin 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 26 | +1% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | +25% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28642
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28642?
372 truck crashes have been reported in Yadkin County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 246 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28642?
I-77 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28642 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28642?
The worst month is April: 9.9% of truck crashes in Yadkin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28642?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Yadkin County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28642 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Yadkin County has 86.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28642?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.