ZIP 28702 (Almond, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28702: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Graham 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
0 of 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graham County compares with North Carolina
Graham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 5.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 40% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Graham County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Graham County at a glance: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Graham County has recorded 21 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 191 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28702 since 2015: US-129 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Graham County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28702 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Graham County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Graham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-129 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Graham County) |
|---|---|
| Sweetwater Rd | 1 |
ZIP 28702 at a glance
| Population | 588 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,275 |
| Median home value | $327,555 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graham 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +75% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -25% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 1 | -44% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 1 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28702
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28702?
Graham County has had 21 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28702?
The worst month is January: 19.0% of truck crashes in Graham County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28702?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Graham County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28702 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Graham County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28702?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.