Transylvania County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Transylvania County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Transylvania County compares with North Carolina
Transylvania County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Transylvania County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Transylvania County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 6.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 66% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Transylvania County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Transylvania County at a glance: 4.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Transylvania County. They injured 73 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Transylvania County since 2015: US-276 (1) and US-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Transylvania County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 4.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Transylvania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Transylvania County) |
|---|---|
| US-276 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Transylvania County) |
|---|---|
| Asheville Hwy | 12 |
| Rosman Hwy | 3 |
| Caldwell St | 2 |
| N Broad St | 2 |
| Park Ave | 2 |
| Bojangles Pva | 1 |
| Broad St | 1 |
| Chesnut St | 1 |
Transylvania County at a glance
| Population | 34,103 |
| Land area | 378.4 sq mi |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,375 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Transylvania 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +97% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +37% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -15% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Transylvania County
ZIP codes in Transylvania County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Transylvania County
How common are truck crashes in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Transylvania County?
The worst month is June: 15.4% of truck crashes in Transylvania County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Transylvania County?
Since 2015, Transylvania County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Transylvania County compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Transylvania County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Transylvania County?
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.