ZIP 28734 (Franklin, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28734: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon 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
4 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with North Carolina
Macon County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 8.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Macon County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Macon County: 8.6% share of truck crashes after dark (North Carolina: 20.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macon County. They injured 121 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28734 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-23 (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28734 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| Highlands Rd | 3 |
| Sylva Rd | 3 |
| East Main St | 2 |
| East Main Street | 2 |
| Highlands Road | 2 |
| Big Bear Lane | 1 |
| Bilo'S Pva | 1 |
| Circle Trce | 1 |
ZIP 28734 at a glance
| Population | 29,659 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,021 |
| Median home value | $227,659 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 4 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | +172% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +39% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 17 | +4% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28734
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28734?
Macon County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28734?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in July, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28734?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28734 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28734?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.