Raiford, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raiford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raiford and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Florida
Union County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Florida, Union County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Union County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Union County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 71 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Raiford since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.8%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-121 leads within 10 miles of Raiford with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-16 (2), US-301 (2) and John Mann Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Union County.
Route planning tips for Raiford fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-121; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.5% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| John Mann Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 121 | 20 |
| SR-121 | 19 |
| SR-100 | 9 |
| State Road 100 | 7 |
| State Road 238 | 6 |
| County Road 231 | 4 |
| Sw Sr-121 | 3 |
| SR-238 | 3 |
Raiford at a glance
| Population | 224 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 411 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32083) | $55,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32083) | $142,140 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +105% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | +4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raiford
How many truck accidents are there in Raiford?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (71 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Raiford?
SR-121 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Raiford since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Raiford?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Raiford?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Raiford compared with Florida?
Union County records 53.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Raiford?
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.