ZIP 28721 (Clyde, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28721: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Haywood 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
5 of 967 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Haywood County compares with North Carolina
Haywood County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Haywood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Haywood County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Haywood County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Haywood County: 1 in 227 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Haywood County has recorded 967 truck crashes since 2015, with 525 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28721 is I-40, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-63 (1), US-276 (1) and US-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28721 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Haywood County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Haywood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| US-276 | 1 |
| US-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Haywood County) |
|---|---|
| Pilot Truck Stop | 19 |
| Champion Drive | 9 |
| Russ Ave | 5 |
| Champion Dr | 4 |
| Brown Ave | 3 |
| Cold Springs Creek Rd | 2 |
| Commerce Street | 2 |
| Crabtree Rd | 2 |
ZIP 28721 at a glance
| Population | 10,698 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,279 |
| Median home value | $276,885 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Haywood 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 | 51 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 56 | +9% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 65 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 84 | +29% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 51 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28721
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28721?
967 truck crashes have been reported in Haywood County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 525 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28721?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28721 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28721?
September has the most truck crashes in Haywood County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28721?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Haywood County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28721 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Haywood County has 130.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28721?
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.