Spout Springs, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spout Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spout Springs and Harnett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harnett County numbers.
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Spout Springs: SR-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Spout Springs: 6 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Spout Springs since 2015; patterns below come from Harnett County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-87 (4), SR-690 (2) and Bragg Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Spout Springs fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% 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
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 Harnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 6 |
| SR-87 | 4 |
| SR-690 | 2 |
| Bragg Blvd | 1 |
| CR-1128 | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 | 1 |
| Ssr-1128 Darroch | 1 |
| Ssr-1139 Tingen Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1144 Swanns Station Rd | 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 |
Spout Springs at a glance
| Land area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28390) | $62,972 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28390) | $213,844 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spout Springs
How common are truck crashes in Spout Springs?
Since 2015, 967 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harnett County (641 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Spout Springs?
SR-24 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Spout Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Spout Springs?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Harnett County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spout Springs?
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 Spout Springs 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 Spout Springs?
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.