Webster, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webster: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Webster 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 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% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (North Carolina: 10.5%).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Webster since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 33.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Webster since 2015: SR-107 (2), US-23 (2), Ssr-1367 Little Savannah Rd (1), US-441 (1) and US-74 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Webster fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-107 | 2 |
| 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 |
Webster at a glance
| Population | 388 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 389 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 Webster
How common are truck crashes in Webster?
Jackson County has had 263 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Webster?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Webster?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Webster compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 49.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Webster?
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.