ZIP 28658 (Newton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28658: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
The headline for ZIP 28658: SR-16 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28658: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Catawba County since 2015: 844 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28658 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-40 (2), SR-10 (2) and SR-1400 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is July, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28658 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Catawba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-1400 | 2 |
| US-321 | 2 |
| 9th Ave | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffaloe Shoals Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Mcdonald Pkwy Ne | 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 28658 at a glance
| Population | 26,336 |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,042 |
| Median home value | $215,825 |
| 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28658
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28658?
Catawba County has had 1,434 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 844 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28658?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28658: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28658?
The worst month is November: 9.1% of truck crashes in Catawba County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28658?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Catawba County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28658 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Catawba County has 73.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28658?
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.