ZIP 28610 (Claremont, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28610: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Catawba 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 Catawba County compares with North Carolina
Catawba County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Catawba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Catawba County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Catawba County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 28610: I-40 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 28610.
Overview
Catawba County has recorded 1,434 truck crashes since 2015, with 844 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-16 (3), US-70 (3) and SR-1400 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is July, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28610 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Catawba County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Catawba County.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Catawba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffaloe Shoals Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Mcdonald Pkwy Ne | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Startown Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1491 Section House Rd Nw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Catawba County) |
|---|---|
| Rock Barn Rd Ne | 40 |
| Conover Blvd | 25 |
| Thornburg Dr Ne | 19 |
| 1St St | 15 |
| Startown Rd | 14 |
| 1St Ave Sw | 11 |
| 8Th St Dr Se | 11 |
| Mcdonald Pkwy Se | 11 |
ZIP 28610 at a glance
| Population | 10,192 |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,722 |
| Median home value | $181,156 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Catawba 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 | 68 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 89 | +30% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 116 | +30% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 111 | -4% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 111. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28610
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28610?
1,434 truck crashes have been reported in Catawba County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 844 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28610?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28610: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28610?
Truck crashes in Catawba County peak in November, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28610?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Catawba County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28610 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Catawba County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28610?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.