ZIP 28755 (Micaville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28755: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yancey 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 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yancey County compares with North Carolina
Yancey County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yancey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yancey County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 8.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Yancey County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Yancey County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yancey County. They injured 67 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28755 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-19 (2) and Ssr-1428 E Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28755 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, 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 Yancey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 2 |
| Ssr-1428 E Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yancey County) |
|---|---|
| US-19E | 6 |
| Mountain Air Drive | 2 |
| Dead End | 1 |
| East Main St | 1 |
| Swiss Ave | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
| Us 19Est | 1 |
| Us Highway 19 P | 1 |
ZIP 28755 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yancey 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +8% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +42% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28755
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28755?
Yancey County has had 100 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28755?
Truck crashes in Yancey County peak in August, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28755?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Yancey County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28755 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yancey County has 43.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28755?
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.