ZIP 28725 (Dillsboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28725: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jackson County: 16.5% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.5% across North Carolina.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 263 truck crashes since 2015, with 136 people injured and 10 killed.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28725 is US-23, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ssr-1367 Little Savannah Rd (1), US-441 (1) and US-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28725 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 2 |
| Ssr-1367 Little Savannah Rd | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
| US-74 | 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 28725 at a glance
| Population | 90 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,750 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28725
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28725?
263 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 136 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28725?
US-23 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28725 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28725?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28725?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28725 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 49.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28725?
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.