ZIP 28771 (Robbinsville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28771: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Graham 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
0 of 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graham County compares with North Carolina
Graham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 5.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 40% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Graham County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Graham County at a glance: 14.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 21 crashes involving commercial trucks in Graham County since 2015: 9 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 191 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28771 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-143 (2) and US-129 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Graham County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28771 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Graham County.
- 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Graham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-143 | 2 |
| US-129 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Graham County) |
|---|---|
| Sweetwater Rd | 1 |
ZIP 28771 at a glance
| Population | 7,567 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,407 |
| Median home value | $182,758 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graham 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +75% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -25% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 1 | -44% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 1 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 28771
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28771?
Graham County has had 21 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28771?
January has the most truck crashes in Graham County, 19.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28771?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Graham County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28771 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Graham County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28771?
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.