ZIP 28753 (Marshall, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28753: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28753 since 2015: SR-208 (2), SR-213 (2), SR-209 (1) and Ssr-1395 Walnut Creek Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 28753 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-208 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-209 | 1 |
| Ssr-1395 Walnut Creek Rd | 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 28753 at a glance
| Population | 10,389 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,304 |
| Median home value | $284,287 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 28753
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28753?
Madison County has had 168 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28753?
June has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28753?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28753 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 64.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28753?
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.