ZIP 28747 (Lake Toxaway, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28747: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Transylvania 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
7 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Transylvania County compares with North Carolina
Transylvania County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Transylvania County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Transylvania County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 6.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 66% below the state |
Transylvania County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Transylvania County at a glance: 4.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Transylvania County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28747 happened on SR-199 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28747 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Transylvania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-199 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Transylvania County) |
|---|---|
| Asheville Hwy | 12 |
| Rosman Hwy | 3 |
| Caldwell St | 2 |
| N Broad St | 2 |
| Park Ave | 2 |
| Bojangles Pva | 1 |
| Broad St | 1 |
| Chesnut St | 1 |
ZIP 28747 at a glance
| Population | 2,021 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,000 |
| Median home value | $318,145 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Transylvania 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +97% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +37% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -15% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28747
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28747?
Transylvania County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28747?
The worst month is June: 15.4% of truck crashes in Transylvania County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28747?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Transylvania County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28747 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Transylvania County has 30.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28747?
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.