ZIP 28752 (Marion, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28752: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McDowell 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
2 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDowell County compares with North Carolina
McDowell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDowell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDowell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 93% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
McDowell County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in McDowell County: 1 in 588 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
McDowell County has recorded 622 truck crashes since 2015, with 288 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28752 is SR-226, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-221 (2), N Main St (1) and SR-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28752 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDowell County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-226; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McDowell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-226 | 3 |
| US-221 | 2 |
| N Main St | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDowell County) |
|---|---|
| North Main Street | 6 |
| Love'S Travel Store | 4 |
| Pilot Travel Center | 4 |
| Baldwin Avenue | 3 |
| Love'S Travel Stop | 3 |
| E Court St | 2 |
| Pilot Pva | 2 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 2 |
ZIP 28752 at a glance
| Population | 30,292 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,783 |
| Median home value | $165,113 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDowell 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 | 35 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 43 | +24% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 51 | +18% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | -2% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28752
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28752?
622 truck crashes have been reported in McDowell County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 288 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28752?
Since 2015, SR-226 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28752: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28752?
The worst month is June: 11.3% of truck crashes in McDowell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28752?
Since 2015, McDowell County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28752 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, McDowell County has 119.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28752?
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.