Hayesville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hayesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hayesville and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
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 runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Clay County: 13.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
Hayesville had 44 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clay County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 17.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (19.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of Hayesville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-2 (1), US-76 (1) and Us-Sr2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hayesville fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- 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.
- 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| 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 |
Hayesville at a glance
| Population | 481 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 756 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28904) | $56,480 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28904) | $288,462 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hayesville
How common are truck crashes in Hayesville?
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 Hayesville?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hayesville: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hayesville?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in June, with 17.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hayesville?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hayesville compared with North Carolina?
Clay County records 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hayesville?
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.