Cordova, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cordova: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cordova and Richmond County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Richmond County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond County compares with North Carolina
Richmond County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Richmond County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Richmond County at a glance: 1 in 122 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Richmond County has recorded 515 truck crashes since 2015, with 369 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Cordova had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Richmond County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-220 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-1 (2), US-74 (2) and Ssr-1640 Wiregrass Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Cordova fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-220 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Richmond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 3 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-74 | 2 |
| Ssr-1640 Wiregrass Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond County) |
|---|---|
| W Hamlet Ave | 3 |
| East Hamlet Avenue | 2 |
| Fayetteville Rd | 2 |
| Maness Tire | 2 |
| Raleigh Street | 2 |
| Rockingham Rd | 2 |
| South Long Dr | 2 |
| Superior Crane | 2 |
Cordova at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | 44 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | -30% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 42 | +38% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 40 | -6% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cordova
How common are truck crashes in Cordova?
515 truck crashes have been reported in Richmond County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 369 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cordova?
NHTSA data shows US-220 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cordova since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cordova?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Richmond County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cordova?
Since 2015, Richmond County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cordova compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 105.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richmond County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cordova?
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.