Hemby Bridge, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hemby Bridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hemby Bridge and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union 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 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with North Carolina
Union County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Union County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hemby Bridge: US-74 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hemby Bridge: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,866 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 1,295 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Hemby Bridge since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% 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, US-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-218 (3), I-485 (2) and US-601 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 62 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Hemby Bridge fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| SR-218 | 3 |
| I-485 | 2 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| Blair Rd | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 E John St | 1 |
| Ssr-1606 Sikes Mill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 24 |
| Skyway Dr | 23 |
| Old Charlotte Hwy | 20 |
| Old Monroe Rd | 18 |
| Stallings Rd | 15 |
| Morgan Mill Rd | 14 |
| W Roosevelt Blvd | 10 |
| Potter Rd | 9 |
Hemby Bridge at a glance
| Population | 1,750 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 764 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28079) | $100,516 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28079) | $396,115 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 54 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 98 | +80% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +52% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 138 | -7% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 138 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hemby Bridge
How many truck accidents are there in Hemby Bridge?
1,866 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 1,295 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hemby Bridge?
US-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hemby Bridge since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hemby Bridge?
July has the most truck crashes in Union County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hemby Bridge?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hemby Bridge compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 61.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hemby Bridge?
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.