Linden, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Linden 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Cumberland County at a glance: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.6% in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Linden since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Linden with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-13 (3), Ramsey St (1) and Ssr-1720 Bryant Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
74 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (15%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Linden fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 7 |
| US-13 | 3 |
| Ramsey St | 1 |
| Ssr-1720 Bryant Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1779 Beaver Dam Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2006 Crawford Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2042Raynor Mclamb Rd | 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 |
Linden at a glance
| Population | 138 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 251 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28356) | $72,150 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28356) | $234,997 |
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 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 Linden
How common are truck crashes in Linden?
Since 2015, 1,861 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (1,323 injured, 44 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Linden?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Linden: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Linden?
January has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Linden?
74 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Linden compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Linden?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.