ZIP 28779 (Sylva, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28779: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with North Carolina
Jackson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Jackson County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jackson County at a glance: 16.5% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.5% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 136 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% 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 28779 happened on SR-107 (2), US-23 (2), Ssr-1367 Little Savannah Rd (1), US-441 (1) and US-74 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28779 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-107 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Ssr-1367 Little Savannah Rd | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
| US-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Andy Shaw Ford | 1 |
| Blanton Branch Rd | 1 |
| Buckberry Dr South | 1 |
| Cedar Creek Club | 1 |
| Central Dr | 1 |
| Cope Creek | 1 |
| E Sylva Shopping Ctr | 1 |
| First Presbyt Church | 1 |
ZIP 28779 at a glance
| Population | 18,064 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,727 |
| Median home value | $241,109 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +248% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 23 | +20% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | -14% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28779
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28779?
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (136 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28779?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28779?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28779 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28779?
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.