ZIP 28726 (East Flat Rock, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28726: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henderson 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 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with North Carolina
Henderson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Henderson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 28726: I-26 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28726: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 858 truck crashes since 2015, with 474 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28726 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-25 (2), SR-191 (1) and Shadywood Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28726 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 4 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| Shadywood Ln | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Howard Gap Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1756 S Allen Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1793 Tracy Grove Rd | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| Mills Gap Road | 6 |
| Cane Creek Rd | 5 |
| Spartanburg Hwy | 4 |
| Mills Gap Rd | 3 |
| Underwood Rd | 3 |
| 7Th Ave | 2 |
| Asheville Highway | 2 |
| Cane Creek Industr | 2 |
ZIP 28726 at a glance
| Population | 4,363 |
| Density | 682 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,152 |
| Median home value | $207,625 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +70% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 59 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 77 | +31% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28726
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28726?
Henderson County has had 858 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 474 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28726?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28726: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28726?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28726?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28726 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28726?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.