ZIP 28694 (West Jefferson, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28694: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ashe 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
6 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashe County compares with North Carolina
Ashe County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashe County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Ashe County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Ashe County at a glance: November the month with the most truck crashes: 16.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 142 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ashe County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28694 since 2015: SR-16 (1) and US-221 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28694 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.9% 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
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 Ashe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashe County) |
|---|---|
| S Jefferson Ave | 3 |
| South Jefferson Ave | 3 |
| Ashe Hospital Pva | 1 |
| Campus Dr | 1 |
| Cross Creek Ln | 1 |
| Hardin Ln | 1 |
| Mt Jefferson Road | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
ZIP 28694 at a glance
| Population | 7,626 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,486 |
| Median home value | $275,072 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashe 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +27% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | -12% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28694
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28694?
Ashe County has had 142 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28694?
November has the most truck crashes in Ashe County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28694?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Ashe County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28694 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 46.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ashe County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28694?
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.