Dillsboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dillsboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dillsboro and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with North Carolina
Jackson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Jackson 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, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jackson County: 16.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.5% in North Carolina.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 263 truck crashes since 2015, with 136 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Dillsboro since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dillsboro is US-23, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Ssr-1367 Little Savannah Rd (1), US-441 (1) and US-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Dillsboro fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 2 |
| Ssr-1367 Little Savannah Rd | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
| US-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Andy Shaw Ford | 1 |
| Blanton Branch Rd | 1 |
| Buckberry Dr South | 1 |
| Cedar Creek Club | 1 |
| Central Dr | 1 |
| Cope Creek | 1 |
| E Sylva Shopping Ctr | 1 |
| First Presbyt Church | 1 |
Dillsboro at a glance
| Population | 216 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 452 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28725) | $57,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +248% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 23 | +20% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | -14% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dillsboro
How many truck accidents are there in Dillsboro?
Jackson County has had 263 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dillsboro?
Since 2015, US-23 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dillsboro: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dillsboro?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dillsboro?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Dillsboro compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dillsboro?
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.