ZIP 28637 (Hildebran, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28637: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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 28637 at a glance: I-40 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28637 since 2015.
Overview
Burke County has recorded 652 truck crashes since 2015, with 400 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
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 (6). Next come SR-1400 (2), US-321 (2) and 9th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28637 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Burke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| US-321 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Mcdonald Pkwy Ne | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Startown Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-127 | 1 |
| Ssr-1491 Section House Rd Nw | 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 28637 at a glance
| Population | 1,911 |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,500 |
| Median home value | $202,444 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28637
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28637?
652 truck crashes have been reported in Burke County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 400 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28637?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28637 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28637?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Burke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28637?
Since 2015, Burke County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28637 compare with North Carolina?
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 28637?
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.