ZIP 28612 (Connelly Springs, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28612: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Burke 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
16 of 652 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burke County compares with North Carolina
Burke County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burke County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Burke County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 28612 at a glance: I-40 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28612 since 2015.
Overview
Burke County has recorded 652 truck crashes since 2015, with 400 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-18 (3), Ssr-1113 Reeps Grove Church Rd (1) and Ssr-1786 Miller Bridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28612 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.9% 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 Burke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| Ssr-1113 Reeps Grove Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1786 Miller Bridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burke County) |
|---|---|
| Burkemont Ave | 11 |
| W Fleming Dr | 10 |
| Sanford Dr | 8 |
| S Sterling St | 7 |
| N Green St | 7 |
| Main St | 7 |
| Kirksey Dr | 5 |
| Carbon City Rd | 4 |
ZIP 28612 at a glance
| Population | 11,290 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,934 |
| Median home value | $158,335 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burke 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 | 40 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 47 | +17% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 54 | +15% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | -8% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28612
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28612?
652 truck crashes have been reported in Burke County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 400 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28612?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28612 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28612?
Truck crashes in Burke County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28612?
Since 2015, Burke County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28612 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burke County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28612?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.