Forest Hills, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forest Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forest Hills 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 |
Jackson County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 136 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Forest Hills since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-107 (2), Ssr-1367 Little Savannah Rd (1) and US-441 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Forest Hills 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.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 | 3 |
| SR-107 | 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 |
Forest Hills at a glance
| Population | 318 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 641 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28788) | $80,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28788) | $393,923 |
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 Forest Hills
How many truck crashes happen in Forest Hills?
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (136 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Forest Hills?
US-23 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Forest Hills since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Forest Hills?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Forest Hills?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Forest Hills compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 49.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Forest Hills?
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.