ZIP 28676 (State Road, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28676: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Surry 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 807 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Surry County compares with North Carolina
Surry County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Surry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Surry County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Surry County sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Surry County: 4.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 807 crashes involving commercial trucks in Surry County since 2015: 449 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28676 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-21 (3), SR-268 (2) and CR-1100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28676 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter 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 Surry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 9 |
| US-21 | 3 |
| SR-268 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| Elk Spur St | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr-1931 Greenhorn Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2304 Chatham Rd | 1 |
| US-601 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Surry County) |
|---|---|
| Cc Camp Rd | 9 |
| Brintle'S Truck Stop | 5 |
| Brintles Truck Stop | 4 |
| Linville Rd | 3 |
| Plaza Lane | 3 |
| Plaza Ln | 3 |
| Rest Area | 3 |
| Rockford Street | 3 |
ZIP 28676 at a glance
| Population | 3,100 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,833 |
| Median home value | $256,788 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Surry 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 | 55 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 48 | -12% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 67 | +40% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 66 | -3% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28676
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28676?
807 truck crashes have been reported in Surry County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 449 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28676?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28676 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28676?
Truck crashes in Surry County peak in August, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28676?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Surry County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28676 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 96.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Surry County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28676?
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.