Woodfin, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodfin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodfin and Buncombe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Buncombe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Buncombe County compares with North Carolina
Buncombe County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buncombe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Buncombe County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Woodfin: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodfin: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Buncombe County has recorded 2,209 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,125 people injured and 31 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 71 truck crashes reported in Woodfin since 2015, this page uses Buncombe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% 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 Woodfin is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-26 (3), US-19 (3) and US-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 78 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.3 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Woodfin fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buncombe County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% 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
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 Buncombe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| I-26 | 3 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| I-240 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Ssr-1368 Lee Creek Rd | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buncombe County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 17 |
| Biltmore Ave | 10 |
| I-26 | 10 |
| Ta Truck Stop | 10 |
| Sand Hill Rd | 8 |
| Hendersonville Rd | 8 |
| US-25 | 6 |
| T/A Truck Stop | 6 |
Woodfin at a glance
| Population | 8,158 |
| Land area | 9.3 sq mi |
| Density | 873 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28804) | $88,312 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28804) | $566,546 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buncombe 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 | 37 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 115 | +207% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 169 | +47% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 182 | +8% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 182 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Woodfin
How many truck crashes happen in Woodfin?
Buncombe County has had 2,209 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,125 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Woodfin?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Woodfin since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Woodfin?
Truck crashes in Buncombe County peak in May, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Woodfin?
78 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Buncombe County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Woodfin compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Buncombe County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Woodfin?
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.