ZIP 28679 (Sugar Grove, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28679: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Watauga 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
5 of 257 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Watauga County compares with North Carolina
Watauga County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Watauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Watauga County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Watauga County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Watauga County at a glance: 10.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 257 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Watauga County. They injured 119 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28679 happened on SR-105 (1), SR-194 (1) and US-421 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28679 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Watauga County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- With 10.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2022 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Watauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-194 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Watauga County) |
|---|---|
| Blowing Rock Rd | 16 |
| Hwy 105 Ext | 9 |
| E King St | 7 |
| Nc 105 | 3 |
| US-421 | 3 |
| W King St | 3 |
| Chestnut Dr | 2 |
| Reynolds Parkway | 2 |
ZIP 28679 at a glance
| Population | 2,454 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,246 |
| Median home value | $265,397 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Watauga 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 | 21 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 24 | +4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -17% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28679
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28679?
Watauga County has had 257 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28679?
Truck crashes in Watauga County peak in November, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28679?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Watauga County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28679 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Watauga County has 43.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28679?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.