ZIP 28108 (Mineral Springs, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28108: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union County, 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
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Union County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 28108 at a glance: SR-200 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 28108.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,866 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 1,295 people and killed 34.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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
SR-200 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28108 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (2), US-74 (2) and SR-207 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28108 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-200; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-200 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| US-74 | 2 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-522 | 1 |
| Ssr-1137 S Potter Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2115 | 1 |
| Ssr-2146 Plyler 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 |
ZIP 28108 at a glance
| Population | 34 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 138. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28108
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28108?
Union County has had 1,866 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,295 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28108?
Since 2015, SR-200 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28108: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28108?
July has the most truck crashes in Union County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28108?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28108 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 61.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28108?
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.