ZIP 28751 (Maggie Valley, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28751: 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 |
Haywood County has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
The headline for Haywood County: 1 in 227 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Haywood County has recorded 967 truck crashes since 2015, with 525 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28751 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-19B (1), US-23 (1) and US-276 (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 28751 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Haywood County.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-19B | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| US-276 | 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 28751 at a glance
| Population | 4,159 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,057 |
| Median home value | $315,976 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 51 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 28751
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28751?
Haywood County has had 967 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 525 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28751?
Truck crashes in Haywood County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28751?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Haywood County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28751 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Haywood County has 130.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28751?
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.