ZIP 28636 (Hiddenite, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28636: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alexander 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
12 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alexander County compares with North Carolina
Alexander County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alexander County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alexander County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Alexander County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Alexander County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.5%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 140 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alexander County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28636 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-64 (3) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 8.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28636 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 2.3% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Alexander County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alexander County) |
|---|---|
| Mays Meats Pva | 2 |
| Shurtape | 2 |
| 3Rd Ave Se | 1 |
| First United Methodist | 1 |
| Goodwill | 1 |
| Nc Hwy 90 East | 1 |
| Popular Grove Ct | 1 |
ZIP 28636 at a glance
| Population | 4,496 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,435 |
| Median home value | $226,486 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alexander 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +31% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | -15% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28636
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28636?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alexander County (86 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28636?
Truck crashes in Alexander County peak in February, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28636?
Since 2015, Alexander County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28636 compare with North Carolina?
Alexander County records 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28636?
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.