ZIP 28756 (Mill Spring, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28756: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
1 of 306 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with North Carolina
Polk County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 86% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Polk County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Polk County: 1 in 286 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Polk County. They injured 186 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-108 (1), US-64 (1) and US-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28756 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.4% 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 2 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
| US-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| Rest Area | 2 |
| Welcome Center | 2 |
| (3423 Holbert Cove Rd) | 1 |
| Mountain Pkwy | 1 |
| South Pointe Rd | 1 |
| Tyron Equestrian Cente | 1 |
ZIP 28756 at a glance
| Population | 4,706 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,663 |
| Median home value | $249,387 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +32% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +48% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | +5% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28756
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28756?
Polk County has had 306 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 186 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28756?
I-26 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28756 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28756?
The worst month is February: 10.1% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28756?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28756 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 129.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28756?
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.