Rosman, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rosman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rosman and Transylvania County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Transylvania County numbers.
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 |
Transylvania County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Transylvania County: 4.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
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.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Rosman since 2015; patterns below come from Transylvania County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Rosman happened on SR-199 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Rosman fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Transylvania County.
- 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Transylvania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-199 | 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 |
Rosman at a glance
| Population | 751 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,375 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28772) | $74,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28772) | $284,376 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rosman
How many truck crashes happen in Rosman?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Transylvania County (73 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rosman?
June has the most truck crashes in Transylvania County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rosman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Transylvania County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Rosman compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Transylvania County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rosman?
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.