ZIP 28742 (Horse Shoe, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28742: 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.
What stands out in Henderson County: October 12.4% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 858 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henderson County. They injured 474 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28742 happened on I-26 (3), US-25 (3), SR-191 (1), SR-280 (1) and Ssr-1380 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (25%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28742 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 3 |
| US-25 | 3 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-280 | 1 |
| Ssr-1380 | 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 28742 at a glance
| Population | 2,710 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,007 |
| Median home value | $404,654 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28742
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28742?
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 28742?
October has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28742?
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 28742 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28742?
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.