ZIP 28905 (Marble, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28905: 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).
The headline for Cherokee County: 3.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cherokee County. They injured 67 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28905 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-19 (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Cherokee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28905 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- With 3.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 28905 at a glance
| Population | 3,056 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,708 |
| Median home value | $211,512 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28905
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28905?
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (67 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28905?
The worst month is December: 16.4% of truck crashes in Cherokee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28905?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cherokee County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28905 compared with North Carolina?
Cherokee County records 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28905?
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.