ZIP 28711 (Black Mountain, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28711: 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 |
Buncombe County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Buncombe County: 2.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Buncombe County has recorded 2,209 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,125 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28711 since 2015: I-40 (1) and Ssr-2416 Bee Tree Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 28711 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Buncombe County.
- With 2.5% 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
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 Buncombe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 1 |
| Ssr-2416 Bee Tree Rd | 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 28711 at a glance
| Population | 12,663 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,761 |
| Median home value | $369,292 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 182 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28711
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28711?
2,209 truck crashes have been reported in Buncombe County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 1,125 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28711?
Truck crashes in Buncombe County peak in May, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28711?
Since 2015, Buncombe County has reported 78 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28711 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Buncombe County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28711?
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.