ZIP 28683 (Thurmond, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28683: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Surry County: 4.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 807 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Surry County. They injured 449 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28683 is I-77, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes 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 28683 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Surry County.
- Check whether your routes use I-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Surry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 5 |
| US-21 | 3 |
| SR-268 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| Elk Spur St | 1 |
| Ssr-1931 Greenhorn Rd | 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 28683 at a glance
| Population | 1,614 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,423 |
| Median home value | $193,245 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28683
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28683?
Surry County has had 807 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 449 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28683?
NHTSA data shows I-77 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28683 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28683?
Truck crashes in Surry County peak in August, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28683?
Since 2015, Surry County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28683 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28683?
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.