ZIP 28715 (Candler, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28715: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 28715 at a glance: I-40 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28715 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,209 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buncombe County. They injured 1,125 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-19 (4), I-26 (3) and SR-63 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
78 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.3, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28715 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buncombe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter 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 Buncombe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-19 | 4 |
| I-26 | 3 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| I-240 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| Ssr-1368 Lee Creek 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 28715 at a glance
| Population | 30,328 |
| Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,716 |
| Median home value | $309,429 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 28715
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28715?
Buncombe County has had 2,209 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,125 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28715?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28715: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28715?
The worst month is May: 9.4% of truck crashes in Buncombe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28715?
78 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Buncombe County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28715 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 28715?
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.