Roberdel, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roberdel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roberdel 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Richmond County: 1 in 122 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 515 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richmond County since 2015: 369 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Roberdel since 2015, this page uses Richmond County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Roberdel is US-220, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-1 (3), US-74 (3) and SR-109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Roberdel fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-220; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 4 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-74 | 3 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| 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 |
Roberdel at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roberdel
How many truck accidents are there in Roberdel?
Richmond County has had 515 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 369 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Roberdel?
Since 2015, US-220 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roberdel: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Roberdel?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Richmond County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roberdel?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Richmond County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Roberdel compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Richmond County has 105.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Roberdel?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.