ZIP 28729 (Etowah, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28729: 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 |
Henderson County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Henderson County: October 12.4% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 858 truck crashes since 2015, with 474 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28729 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-26 (3), US-25 (3), SR-191 (1), SR-280 (1) and Shadywood Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Their busiest month is August, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28729 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 3 |
| US-25 | 3 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-280 | 1 |
| Shadywood Ln | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Howard Gap Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1793 Tracy Grove Rd | 1 |
| US-276 | 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 28729 at a glance
| Population | 3,681 |
| Density | 342 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,413 |
| Median home value | $331,142 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 28729
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28729?
858 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 474 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28729?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28729?
Since 2015, Henderson County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28729 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 60.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28729?
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.