ZIP 28904 (Hayesville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28904: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Clay 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Clay County: 13.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 19.1% of truck crashes.
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-2 (1), US-76 (1) and Us-Sr2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28904 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-76 | 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 28904 at a glance
| Population | 10,050 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,480 |
| Median home value | $288,462 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 28904
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28904?
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (21 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28904?
NHTSA data shows US-64 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28904 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28904?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in June, with 17.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28904?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28904 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 33.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28904?
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.