Fletcher, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fletcher: 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
4 of 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fletcher compares with North Carolina
Fletcher against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fletcher stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fletcher | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 250.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Fletcher is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Fletcher at a glance: October 14.0% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Fletcher has recorded 236 truck crashes since 2015, with 112 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-25 (3), I-40 (2) and SR-191 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Fletcher 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.
- 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 Fletcher
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 5 |
| US-25 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-191 | 2 |
| SR-280 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Shadywood Ln | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Howard Gap Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1380 | 1 |
| Ssr-1793 Tracy Grove Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fletcher) |
|---|---|
| Mills Gap Road | 6 |
| Cane Creek Rd | 5 |
| Underwood Rd | 3 |
| Mills Gap Rd | 3 |
| New Airport Road | 2 |
| Cane Creek Industr | 2 |
| Mountain Grove Ln | 1 |
| N Holly Way | 1 |
Fletcher at a glance
| Population | 8,251 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,303 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28732) | $81,852 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28732) | $376,774 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fletcher 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 | 4 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +118% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | +63% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | +44% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fletcher
How many truck crashes happen in Fletcher?
236 truck crashes have been reported in Fletcher since 2015, with 7 deaths and 112 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fletcher?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fletcher: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fletcher?
October has the most truck crashes in Fletcher, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fletcher?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fletcher since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Fletcher compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 250.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fletcher, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fletcher?
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.