ZIP 28670 (Ronda, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28670: 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 |
Wilkes County sits below North Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 28670: I-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28670: 12 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
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come SR-268 (2), Elk Spur St (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28670 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkes County.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 12 |
| SR-268 | 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 |
| Ssr-2324 Red White And Blue Rd | 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 28670 at a glance
| Population | 2,124 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,567 |
| Median home value | $149,533 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28670
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28670?
Wilkes County has had 431 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 318 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28670?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28670 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28670?
Truck crashes in Wilkes County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28670?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilkes County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28670 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilkes County has 57.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28670?
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.