ZIP 28906 (Murphy, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28906: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Cherokee County: 3.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
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
December has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
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 28906 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-19 (2) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28906 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.5% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 2 |
| 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 28906 at a glance
| Population | 20,526 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,759 |
| Median home value | $250,494 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 28906
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28906?
Cherokee County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28906?
December has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28906?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28906 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Cherokee County has 33.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28906?
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.