Bryson City, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bryson City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bryson City and Swain County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Swain County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Swain County compares with North Carolina
Swain County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Swain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Swain County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Swain County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Swain County at a glance: 3.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Swain County has recorded 54 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
With 49 truck crashes reported in Bryson City since 2015, this page uses Swain County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bryson City since 2015 were spread across roads: US-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Swain County.
Route planning tips for Bryson City fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Swain County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Swain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Swain County) |
|---|---|
| Conmet | 1 |
| Whitetail Lane | 1 |
Bryson City at a glance
| Population | 1,522 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 697 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28713) | $50,882 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28713) | $217,773 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Swain 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +59% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -29% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bryson City
How common are truck crashes in Bryson City?
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Swain County (31 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Bryson City?
The worst month is November: 16.7% of truck crashes in Swain County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bryson City?
Since 2015, Swain County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bryson City compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 33.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Swain County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bryson City?
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.