Stedman, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stedman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stedman 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.
The headline for Cumberland County: 1 in 25 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.0%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,861 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 1,323 people and killed 44.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Stedman had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cumberland County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Stedman is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-210 (2), SR-24 (2) and US-13 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 74 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Stedman fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-1831 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 Sivertsen Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1832 Murphy 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 |
Stedman at a glance
| Population | 1,303 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 770 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28391) | $72,955 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28391) | $197,568 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 159 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stedman
How many truck accidents are there in Stedman?
Since 2015, 1,861 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (1,323 injured, 44 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Stedman?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stedman: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stedman?
The worst month is January: 9.2% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stedman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 74 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does Stedman compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 Stedman?
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.