ZIP 28717 (Cashiers, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28717: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
3 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with North Carolina
Jackson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Jackson County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jackson County: 16.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.5% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 136 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 33.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-130 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Ssr-1107 Whiteside Cove Rd (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28717 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-130, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-130 | 3 |
| Ssr-1107 Whiteside Cove Rd | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Andy Shaw Ford | 1 |
| Blanton Branch Rd | 1 |
| Buckberry Dr South | 1 |
| Cedar Creek Club | 1 |
| Central Dr | 1 |
| Cope Creek | 1 |
| E Sylva Shopping Ctr | 1 |
| First Presbyt Church | 1 |
ZIP 28717 at a glance
| Population | 1,265 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,085 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +248% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 23 | +20% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | -14% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28717
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28717?
Jackson County has had 263 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28717?
SR-130 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28717 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28717?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28717?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28717 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28717?
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.