ZIP 28909 (Warne, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28909: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with North Carolina
Clay County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 5.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 6.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clay County at a glance: 13.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 47 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 17.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (19.1%).
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28909 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-11 (2), SR-2 (2) and US-76 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28909 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 6.8% 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
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-76 | 1 |
| Us-Sr2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Eagles View Ln | 1 |
| Hollyberry Branch | 1 |
| Mcdonalds | 1 |
| Patterson Rd | 1 |
| Sullivan Street | 1 |
ZIP 28909 at a glance
| Population | 1,002 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,875 |
| Median home value | $291,514 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +175% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +42% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -29% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28909
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28909?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 21 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28909?
US-64 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28909 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28909?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in June, with 17.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28909?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28909 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28909?
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.