Henderson County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with North Carolina
Henderson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Henderson County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Henderson County at a glance: I-26 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes in Henderson County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 858 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henderson County since 2015: 474 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-25 (3), SR-191 (1) and SR-280 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (25% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Henderson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 1.8% 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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 5 |
| US-25 | 3 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-280 | 1 |
| Shadywood Ln | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Howard Gap Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1756 S Allen Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1793 Tracy Grove Rd | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| Mills Gap Road | 6 |
| Cane Creek Rd | 5 |
| Spartanburg Hwy | 4 |
| Mills Gap Rd | 3 |
| Underwood Rd | 3 |
| 7Th Ave | 2 |
| Asheville Highway | 2 |
| Cane Creek Industr | 2 |
Henderson County at a glance
| Population | 120,771 |
| Land area | 372.9 sq mi |
| Density | 324 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,525 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +70% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 59 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 77 | +31% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Henderson County
ZIP codes in Henderson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Henderson County
How many truck crashes happen in Henderson County?
Henderson County has had 858 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 474 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Henderson County?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Henderson County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Henderson County?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Henderson County?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Henderson County compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 60.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Henderson County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.