Marshall, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marshall and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with North Carolina
Madison County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Madison County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Madison County: 8.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Madison County has recorded 168 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
With 66 truck crashes reported in Marshall since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marshall since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-213 (2), SR-208 (1) and Ssr-1395 Walnut Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Marshall fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 8.2% 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
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| Ssr-1395 Walnut Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| Brush Crk Country Stor | 1 |
| Lance Ave | 1 |
| Silverline Rd | 1 |
| Us- 25/70 | 1 |
| Welcome Center | 1 |
Marshall at a glance
| Population | 812 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 204 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28753) | $52,304 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28753) | $284,287 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -27% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +16% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +21% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marshall
How many truck accidents are there in Marshall?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (73 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall?
June has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marshall?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Marshall compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marshall?
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.