Horse Shoe, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Horse Shoe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Horse Shoe 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
What stands out in Henderson County: October worst month: 12.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Horse Shoe since 2015, this page uses Henderson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Horse Shoe since 2015: I-26 (3), US-25 (3), SR-191 (1), SR-280 (1) and Shadywood Ln (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (25% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Horse Shoe fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 3 |
| 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-276 | 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 |
Horse Shoe at a glance
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28729) | $84,413 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28729) | $331,142 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Horse Shoe
How common are truck crashes in Horse Shoe?
Since 2015, 858 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (474 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Horse Shoe?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Horse Shoe?
Since 2015, Henderson County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Horse Shoe compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Horse Shoe?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.