East Flat Rock, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Flat Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Flat Rock and Henderson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henderson County numbers.
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.
The headline for East Flat Rock: I-26 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of East Flat Rock.
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.
East Flat Rock had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Henderson County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of East Flat Rock is I-26, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-25 (2), SR-191 (1) and Shadywood Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (25%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for East Flat Rock fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-26 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 4 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-191 | 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 |
East Flat Rock at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28726) | $54,152 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28726) | $207,625 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Flat Rock
How many truck crashes happen in East Flat Rock?
858 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 474 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in East Flat Rock?
NHTSA data shows I-26 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Flat Rock since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Flat Rock?
The worst month is October: 12.4% of truck crashes in Henderson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Flat Rock?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does East Flat Rock 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 East Flat Rock?
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.