ZIP 28772 (Rosman, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28772: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Transylvania County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Transylvania County at a glance: 4.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Transylvania County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
4.3% 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 28772 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-199 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28772 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Transylvania County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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 28772 at a glance
| Population | 1,375 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,583 |
| Median home value | $284,376 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 28772
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28772?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Transylvania County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 73 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28772?
Truck crashes in Transylvania County peak in June, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28772?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Transylvania County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28772 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Transylvania County records 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28772?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.