ZIP 28701 (Alexander, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buncombe 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
1.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Buncombe County compares with North Carolina
Buncombe County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buncombe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Buncombe County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Buncombe County: 2.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 2,209 crashes involving commercial trucks in Buncombe County since 2015: 1,125 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28701 happened on SR-213 (2), SR-63 (2), I-240 (1), I-26 (1) and Ssr-1368 Lee Creek Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
78 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is October, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28701 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buncombe County.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Buncombe County.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Buncombe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| I-240 | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| Ssr-1368 Lee Creek Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1395 Walnut Creek Rd | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buncombe County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 17 |
| Biltmore Ave | 10 |
| I-26 | 10 |
| Ta Truck Stop | 10 |
| Sand Hill Rd | 8 |
| Hendersonville Rd | 8 |
| US-25 | 6 |
| T/A Truck Stop | 6 |
ZIP 28701 at a glance
| Population | 5,786 |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,125 |
| Median home value | $324,745 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buncombe 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 | 37 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 115 | +207% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 169 | +47% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 182 | +8% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 182. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28701
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28701?
2,209 truck crashes have been reported in Buncombe County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 1,125 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28701?
The worst month is May: 9.4% of truck crashes in Buncombe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28701?
78 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Buncombe County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28701 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buncombe County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28701?
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.