Glen Alpine, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glen Alpine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glen Alpine and Burke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 652 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burke County compares with North Carolina
Burke County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burke County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Burke County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Glen Alpine at a glance: US-64 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Glen Alpine.
Overview
Burke County has recorded 652 truck crashes since 2015, with 400 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Glen Alpine had 23 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Burke County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-40 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Glen Alpine fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Burke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 4 |
| I-40 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burke County) |
|---|---|
| Burkemont Ave | 11 |
| W Fleming Dr | 10 |
| Sanford Dr | 8 |
| S Sterling St | 7 |
| N Green St | 7 |
| Main St | 7 |
| Kirksey Dr | 5 |
| Carbon City Rd | 4 |
Glen Alpine at a glance
| Population | 1,532 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 714 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28628) | $74,375 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burke 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 | 40 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 47 | +17% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 54 | +15% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | -8% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glen Alpine
How common are truck crashes in Glen Alpine?
Burke County has had 652 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 400 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Glen Alpine?
US-64 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Glen Alpine since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Glen Alpine?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Burke County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Glen Alpine?
Since 2015, Burke County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Glen Alpine compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Burke County has 64.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Glen Alpine?
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.