Hope Mills, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hope Mills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
12 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hope Mills compares with North Carolina
Hope Mills against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hope Mills stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hope Mills | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hope Mills sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hope Mills: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 202 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hope Mills since 2015: 151 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Hope Mills with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-301 (4), US-401 (3) and SR-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Hope Mills fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hope Mills
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| US-401 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| Bl I-95 | 1 |
| Bl I-95 Us-301 S Eastern Blvd | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Ssr 1709-Chason Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hope Mills) |
|---|---|
| N Main St | 3 |
| Hope Mills Rd | 2 |
| Cumberland Rd | 2 |
| Black & Decker Rd | 1 |
| Camden Rd | 1 |
| Camden Road | 1 |
| Skinner Dr | 1 |
| Tom Starling Rd | 1 |
Hope Mills at a glance
| Population | 18,102 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,003 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28306) | $67,544 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28306) | $227,997 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hope Mills 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 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 9 | +124% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | +72% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | +2% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hope Mills
How many truck crashes happen in Hope Mills?
202 truck crashes have been reported in Hope Mills since 2015, with 3 deaths and 151 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hope Mills?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hope Mills: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hope Mills?
September has the most truck crashes in Hope Mills, 16.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hope Mills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Hope Mills since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How does Hope Mills compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hope Mills has 96.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hope Mills?
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.