Godwin, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Godwin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Godwin and Cumberland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cumberland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with North Carolina
Cumberland County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Cumberland County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cumberland County: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (74 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,861 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 1,323 people were injured and 44 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 94 truck crashes reported in Godwin since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Godwin is I-95, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-13 (5), SR-55 (1) and Ssr-1720 Bryant Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 74 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is December, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Godwin fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-13 | 5 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-1720 Bryant Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1779 Beaver Dam Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1832 Murphy Rd | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| Ramsey St | 64 |
| Raeford Rd | 56 |
| Bragg Blvd | 55 |
| Owen Dr | 46 |
| Skibo Rd | 27 |
| N Bragg Blvd | 25 |
| Murchison Rd | 22 |
| Cliffdale Rd | 20 |
Godwin at a glance
| Population | 156 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 50 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 105 | +109% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 149 | +41% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 159 | +7% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 159. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Godwin
How common are truck crashes in Godwin?
1,861 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 1,323 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Godwin?
I-95 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Godwin since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Godwin?
January has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Godwin?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 74 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Godwin compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 47.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Godwin?
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.