ZIP 28902 (Brasstown, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28902: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with North Carolina
Clay County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 5.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 6.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Clay 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, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Clay County: 13.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Clay County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 17.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (19.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28902 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-19 (2), SR-11 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28902 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 6.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Us-Sr2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Eagles View Ln | 1 |
| Hollyberry Branch | 1 |
| Mcdonalds | 1 |
| Patterson Rd | 1 |
| Sullivan Street | 1 |
ZIP 28902 at a glance
| Population | 986 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,456 |
| Median home value | $292,146 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +175% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +42% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -29% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28902
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28902?
Clay County has had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 21 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28902?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28902: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28902?
June has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 17.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28902?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28902 compare with North Carolina?
Clay County records 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28902?
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.