ZIP 28754 (Mars Hill, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28754: 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 runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Madison County: 8.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (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 28754 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-213 (2), I-26 (1) and Ssr-1395 Walnut Creek Rd (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 28754 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-213 | 2 |
| I-26 | 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 28754 at a glance
| Population | 9,682 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Median home value | $305,194 |
| 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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28754
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28754?
Madison County has had 168 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28754?
The worst month is June: 10.7% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28754?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28754 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 28754?
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.