ZIP 28758 (Mountain Home, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28758: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henderson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with North Carolina
Henderson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Henderson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 28758: I-26 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 28758.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 858 truck crashes since 2015, with 474 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28758 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-25 (3), SR-191 (1) and SR-280 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28758 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Henderson County.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 5 |
| US-25 | 3 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-280 | 1 |
| Shadywood Ln | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Howard Gap Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1380 | 1 |
| Ssr-1756 S Allen Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1793 Tracy Grove Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-3116 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| Mills Gap Road | 6 |
| Cane Creek Rd | 5 |
| Spartanburg Hwy | 4 |
| Mills Gap Rd | 3 |
| Underwood Rd | 3 |
| 7Th Ave | 2 |
| Asheville Highway | 2 |
| Cane Creek Industr | 2 |
ZIP 28758 at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Density | 2,910 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +70% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 59 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 77 | +31% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28758
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28758?
Since 2015, 858 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (474 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28758?
Since 2015, I-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28758: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28758?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28758?
Since 2015, Henderson County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28758 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28758?
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.