ZIP 28735 (Gerton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28735: 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 runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 28735 at a glance: US-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28735: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 858 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henderson County since 2015: 474 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28735 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Ssr-1006 Howard Gap Rd (1), Ssr-1380 (1) and Ssr-3116 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (25% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28735 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 1.8% 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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 2 |
| Ssr-1006 Howard Gap Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1380 | 1 |
| Ssr-3116 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
| US-74 | 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 28735 at a glance
| Population | 124 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28735
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28735?
Since 2015, 858 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (474 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28735?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28735 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28735?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28735?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Henderson County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28735 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 60.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28735?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.