ZIP 28774 (Sapphire, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28774: 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.
What stands out in Transylvania County: 4.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Transylvania County. They injured 73 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28774 since 2015: SR-130 (2) and Ssr-1107 Whiteside Cove Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28774 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-130 | 2 |
| Ssr-1107 Whiteside Cove Rd | 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 28774 at a glance
| Population | 1,451 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $154,635 |
| Median home value | $799,835 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28774
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28774?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Transylvania County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 73 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28774?
The worst month is June: 15.4% of truck crashes in Transylvania County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28774?
Since 2015, Transylvania County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28774 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Transylvania County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28774?
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.