ZIP 28901 (Andrews, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cherokee 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 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with North Carolina
Cherokee County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Cherokee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Cherokee County at a glance: 3.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.6%).
November through March accounts for 50.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
3.5% 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 28901 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-143 (1), US-129 (1) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cherokee County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28901 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.5% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-143 | 1 |
| US-129 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| Big D Station | 1 |
| Five Forks Dr | 1 |
| Haywagon Ln | 1 |
| Hiwassee St | 1 |
| Holly Berry Drive | 1 |
| Hot Spot | 1 |
| Kent St | 1 |
| Kent Street | 1 |
ZIP 28901 at a glance
| Population | 5,552 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,792 |
| Median home value | $141,387 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | +172% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +30% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -2% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 28901
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28901?
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (67 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28901?
The worst month is December: 16.4% of truck crashes in Cherokee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28901?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28901 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28901?
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.