ZIP 28705 (Bakersville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28705: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mitchell 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 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with North Carolina
Mitchell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Mitchell County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Mitchell County at a glance: 3.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 51 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.9%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28705 happened on US-19 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28705 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% 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
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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| US-19E | 3 |
| Us 19Est | 2 |
| Ingles | 1 |
| Nc-226A | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| Quartz | 1 |
| Summit Ave | 1 |
| Tri-County Oil | 1 |
ZIP 28705 at a glance
| Population | 6,732 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,858 |
| Median home value | $219,320 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 7 | +12% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | -29% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 12 | +124% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28705
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28705?
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mitchell County (51 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28705?
The worst month is April: 15.8% of truck crashes in Mitchell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28705?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mitchell County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28705 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mitchell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28705?
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.