Hildebran, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hildebran: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hildebran 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 sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hildebran: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hildebran: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Burke County has recorded 652 truck crashes since 2015, with 400 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 61 truck crashes were reported in Hildebran since 2015; patterns below come from Burke County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Hildebran with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1400 (2), US-321 (2) and 9th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Hildebran fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burke County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Burke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| US-321 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Mcdonald Pkwy Ne | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Startown Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-127 | 1 |
| Ssr-1491 Section House Rd Nw | 1 |
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 |
Hildebran at a glance
| Population | 1,680 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 594 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28637) | $67,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28637) | $202,444 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hildebran
How common are truck crashes in Hildebran?
Since 2015, 652 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burke County (400 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hildebran?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hildebran since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hildebran?
October has the most truck crashes in Burke County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hildebran?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burke County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hildebran compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burke County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hildebran?
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.