Burgaw, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burgaw: 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 of 333 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burgaw compares with North Carolina
Burgaw against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burgaw stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Burgaw | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 786.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 12.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Burgaw is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Burgaw at a glance: 5.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Burgaw has recorded 333 truck crashes since 2015, with 264 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-421 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-40 (3), SR-53 (2) and US-117 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Burgaw fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-421 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Burgaw
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 4 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-117 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burgaw) |
|---|---|
| Private Property | 3 |
| Nc Hwy 53 | 3 |
| E Bridgers St | 2 |
| Phoenix Travel Mart | 2 |
| W Wilmington St | 2 |
| S Dickerson St | 1 |
| Sawmill Lane | 1 |
| US-117 | 1 |
Burgaw at a glance
| Population | 3,825 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 807 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28425) | $66,478 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28425) | $192,761 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burgaw 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 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +61% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | +38% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | -5% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burgaw
How many truck crashes happen in Burgaw?
Burgaw has had 333 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 264 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burgaw?
NHTSA data shows US-421 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burgaw since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burgaw?
The worst month is August: 11.1% of truck crashes in Burgaw happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Burgaw?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Burgaw since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Burgaw compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Burgaw records 786.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burgaw?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.