Henderson, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson: 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
7 of 344 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson compares with North Carolina
Henderson against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 212.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 88% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Henderson sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Henderson: 4.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 344 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henderson since 2015: 247 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Henderson is I-85, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ssr-1304 Dabney Rd (1), US-1 (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Henderson fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henderson
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 3 |
| Ssr-1304 Dabney Rd | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson) |
|---|---|
| W Andrews Ave | 9 |
| Dabney Dr | 7 |
| E Andrews Ave | 4 |
| Ruin Creek Rd | 4 |
| North Cooper Dr | 3 |
| Parham Rd | 2 |
| Raleigh Rd | 2 |
| W Andrews Avenue | 2 |
Henderson at a glance
| Population | 14,807 |
| Land area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,717 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27536) | $39,985 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27536) | $134,514 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 19 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 23 | +21% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 29 | +27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | -9% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henderson
How many truck accidents are there in Henderson?
Since 2015, 344 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson (247 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Henderson?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henderson: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson?
The worst month is January: 11.9% of truck crashes in Henderson happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Henderson?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Henderson compare with North Carolina?
Henderson records 212.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Henderson?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.