ZIP 28652 (Minneapolis, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28652: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Avery County, 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
1 of 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Avery County compares with North Carolina
Avery County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Avery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Avery County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Avery County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Avery County at a glance: 10.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Avery County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28652 happened on CR-BUCK Mountain Rd (1) and US-19E (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28652 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Avery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BUCK Mountain Rd | 1 |
| US-19E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Avery County) |
|---|---|
| Branch Water | 1 |
| Crossnore Elementary | 1 |
| Freds General Merchant | 1 |
| Hpp | 1 |
| Linville Fd | 1 |
| Nc 194 | 1 |
| Nc 194 B | 1 |
| Old Mortimer | 1 |
ZIP 28652 at a glance
| Population | 132 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Avery 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +60% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 12 | +25% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28652
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28652?
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Avery County (73 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28652?
January has the most truck crashes in Avery County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28652?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Avery County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28652 compared with North Carolina?
Avery County records 56.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28652?
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.