Harnett County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harnett County: 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harnett County compares with North Carolina
Harnett County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harnett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harnett County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harnett County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Harnett County: US-421 most fatal truck crashes in Harnett County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 967 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harnett County since 2015: 641 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Harnett County is US-421, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-210 (3), SR-24 (3) and I-95 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is February, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Harnett County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harnett County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-421; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harnett County) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 4 |
| SR-210 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| CR-1128 | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1128 Darroch | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harnett County) |
|---|---|
| Long Branch Rd | 8 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Hodges Chapel Rd | 5 |
| Food Lion Warehouse | 4 |
| Main St | 4 |
| North Main Street | 4 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 4 |
| South Main Street | 4 |
Harnett County at a glance
| Population | 146,096 |
| Land area | 595.1 sq mi |
| Density | 245 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,661 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harnett 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 | 32 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 48 | +49% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 64 | +35% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 85 | +32% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 85. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harnett County
ZIP codes in Harnett County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harnett County
How many truck accidents are there in Harnett County?
Since 2015, 967 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harnett County (641 injured, 31 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harnett County?
NHTSA data shows US-421 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Harnett County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harnett County?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Harnett County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harnett County?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harnett County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harnett County compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Harnett County has 56.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harnett County?
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.