ZIP 28669 (Roaring River, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28669: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilkes 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
15 of 431 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkes County compares with North Carolina
Wilkes County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkes County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Wilkes County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 28669 at a glance: I-77 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28669 since 2015.
Overview
Wilkes County has recorded 431 truck crashes since 2015, with 318 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28669 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-268 (2), US-421 (2) and Elk Spur St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28669 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.9% 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
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 Wilkes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 4 |
| SR-268 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| Elk Spur St | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr-1931 Greenhorn Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2303 Clingman Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2304 Chatham Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2324 Red White And Blue Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2462 Country Club Rd Ext | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkes County) |
|---|---|
| Call St | 2 |
| River St | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| Wilkesboro Ave | 2 |
| 2Nd St | 1 |
| 6Th Street | 1 |
| Bojangles | 1 |
| Chatham Street | 1 |
ZIP 28669 at a glance
| Population | 2,935 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,358 |
| Median home value | $119,740 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkes 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 | 28 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 29 | +3% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 39 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 34 | -13% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 28669
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28669?
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilkes County (318 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28669?
I-77 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28669 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28669?
January has the most truck crashes in Wilkes County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28669?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Wilkes County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28669 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilkes County has 57.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28669?
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.