ZIP 28681 (Taylorsville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28681: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alexander 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
12 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alexander County compares with North Carolina
Alexander County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alexander County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alexander County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Alexander County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Alexander County: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.5%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Alexander County has recorded 140 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 53.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% 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 28681 is US-64, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-127 (1) and Ssr-1128 Barrett Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28681 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Alexander County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 4 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
| Ssr-1128 Barrett Mountain Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alexander County) |
|---|---|
| Mays Meats Pva | 2 |
| Shurtape | 2 |
| 3Rd Ave Se | 1 |
| First United Methodist | 1 |
| Goodwill | 1 |
| Nc Hwy 90 East | 1 |
| Popular Grove Ct | 1 |
ZIP 28681 at a glance
| Population | 25,566 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,977 |
| Median home value | $201,692 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alexander 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +31% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | -15% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28681
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28681?
140 truck crashes have been reported in Alexander County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 86 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28681?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28681: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28681?
Truck crashes in Alexander County peak in February, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28681?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Alexander County since 2015 (8.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28681 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alexander County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28681?
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.