Hendersonville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hendersonville: 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
16 of 525 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hendersonville compares with North Carolina
Hendersonville against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hendersonville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hendersonville | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 286.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 4.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Hendersonville is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hendersonville: I-26 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hendersonville.
Overview
Hendersonville has recorded 525 truck crashes since 2015, with 302 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.9%.
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 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% 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), SR-191 (1) and SR-280 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Hendersonville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, 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.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hendersonville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 5 |
| US-25 | 3 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-280 | 1 |
| Shadywood Ln | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Howard Gap Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1380 | 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 (Hendersonville) |
|---|---|
| Spartanburg Hwy | 4 |
| N Grove St | 2 |
| Highlands Square Dr | 2 |
| Custom Pack Inc | 2 |
| 7Th Ave | 2 |
| Asheville Highway | 2 |
| Kenmure Dr | 2 |
| Kanuga Rd | 2 |
Hendersonville at a glance
| Population | 15,656 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,984 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hendersonville 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 | 20 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 36 | +82% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 38 | +4% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 48 | +28% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 48. 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 Hendersonville
How common are truck crashes in Hendersonville?
525 truck crashes have been reported in Hendersonville since 2015, with 7 deaths and 302 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hendersonville?
I-26 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hendersonville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hendersonville?
Truck crashes in Hendersonville peak in August, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hendersonville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Hendersonville since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hendersonville compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Hendersonville has 286.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hendersonville?
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.