ZIP 28743 (Hot Springs, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28743: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
3 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with North Carolina
Madison County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Madison County sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Madison County: 8.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 168 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
8.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28743 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-209 (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28743 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- With 8.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-209 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| Brush Crk Country Stor | 1 |
| Lance Ave | 1 |
| Silverline Rd | 1 |
| Us- 25/70 | 1 |
| Welcome Center | 1 |
ZIP 28743 at a glance
| Population | 2,211 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,011 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -27% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +16% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +21% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28743
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28743?
168 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 73 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28743?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in June, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28743?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28743 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28743?
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.