ZIP 28777 (Spruce Pine, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28777: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mitchell 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
1 of 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with North Carolina
Mitchell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Mitchell County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Mitchell County: 3.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Mitchell County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28777 happened on SR-226 (1) and US-19 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28777 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mitchell County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- With 3.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment 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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-226 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| US-19E | 3 |
| Us 19Est | 2 |
| Ingles | 1 |
| Nc-226A | 1 |
| Oak Avenue | 1 |
| Quartz | 1 |
| Summit Ave | 1 |
| Tri-County Oil | 1 |
ZIP 28777 at a glance
| Population | 10,178 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,378 |
| Median home value | $226,600 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +12% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | -29% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 12 | +124% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28777
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28777?
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mitchell County (51 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28777?
April has the most truck crashes in Mitchell County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28777?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mitchell County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28777 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Mitchell County records 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28777?
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.