Dunn, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dunn: 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
2 of 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dunn compares with North Carolina
Dunn against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dunn stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dunn | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 398.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 6.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Dunn has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Dunn: 1 in 192 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Dunn has recorded 415 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Dunn with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (3), SR-242 (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Dunn fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Dunn
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-1700 Cane Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1720 Bryant Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1779 Beaver Dam Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1835 Sadler Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2006 Crawford Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dunn) |
|---|---|
| Long Branch Rd | 8 |
| Hodges Chapel Rd | 5 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 4 |
| Sadlers Travel Plaza | 3 |
| Saddler'S Truck Stop | 2 |
| Food Lion Warehouse | 2 |
| Hodges Chapel Roa | 2 |
| Pilot Gas Station | 1 |
Dunn at a glance
| Population | 8,754 |
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,236 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dunn 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 | 12 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +59% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | +21% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 42 | +79% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dunn
How many truck crashes happen in Dunn?
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dunn (208 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dunn?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dunn: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dunn?
July has the most truck crashes in Dunn, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dunn?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dunn since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dunn compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Dunn has 398.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dunn?
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.