Marble, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marble: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marble and Cherokee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cherokee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with North Carolina
Cherokee County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Cherokee County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Cherokee County: 3.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Marble since 2015; patterns below come from Cherokee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Marble happened on US-19 (1) and US-64 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Cherokee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Marble fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.5% 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
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| Big D Station | 1 |
| Five Forks Dr | 1 |
| Haywagon Ln | 1 |
| Hiwassee St | 1 |
| Holly Berry Drive | 1 |
| Hot Spot | 1 |
| Kent St | 1 |
| Kent Street | 1 |
Marble at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28905) | $57,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28905) | $211,512 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | +172% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +30% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -2% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marble
How common are truck crashes in Marble?
116 truck crashes have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 67 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marble?
December has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marble?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cherokee County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Marble compared with North Carolina?
Cherokee County records 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marble?
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.