Bladenboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bladenboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bladenboro and Bladen County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bladen County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 464 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bladen County compares with North Carolina
Bladen County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bladen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bladen County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bladen County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bladen County: 7.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 464 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bladen County since 2015: 371 people were injured and 34 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Bladenboro had 38 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bladen County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bladenboro is SR-41, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Bostian Rd (1), SR-140 (1) and SR-410 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Bladenboro fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bladen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 2 |
| Bostian Rd | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-410 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bladen County) |
|---|---|
| S Poplar St | 5 |
| Broad St | 4 |
| C R England | 2 |
| E Broad St | 2 |
| Golden Run | 2 |
| Broad Street | 1 |
| Marathon Gas | 1 |
| Mercer Mill | 1 |
Bladenboro at a glance
| Population | 1,642 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 741 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28320) | $57,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28320) | $107,575 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bladen 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 39 | +39% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | -5% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bladenboro
How many truck accidents are there in Bladenboro?
Bladen County has had 464 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 371 people and killing 34.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bladenboro?
SR-41 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bladenboro since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bladenboro?
June has the most truck crashes in Bladen County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bladenboro?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Bladen County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bladenboro compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Bladen County has 136.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bladenboro?
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.