Robeson County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Robeson County: 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
19 of 1,648 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Robeson County compares with North Carolina
Robeson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Robeson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Robeson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Robeson County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Robeson County at a glance: 5.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,648 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Robeson County. They injured 1,212 people and killed 81.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads in Robeson County with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-74 (6), SR-71 (5) and SR-41 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Robeson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; 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 Robeson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Robeson County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 15 |
| I-74 | 6 |
| SR-71 | 5 |
| SR-41 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| I- 95 N | 1 |
| SR-711 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Robeson County) |
|---|---|
| Roberts Ave | 24 |
| Fayetteville Rd | 14 |
| W 5Th St | 9 |
| Kenny Biggs Rd | 5 |
| E 5Th St | 4 |
| Kenric Rd | 4 |
| Martin Luther King Jr | 4 |
| 5Th St | 3 |
Robeson County at a glance
| Population | 118,624 |
| Land area | 947.3 sq mi |
| Density | 125 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,697 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Robeson 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 | 86 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 104 | +20% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 114 | +9% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 141 | +24% | 5.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 86 a year in the 1990s and 141 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Robeson County
How common are truck crashes in Robeson County?
1,648 truck crashes have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 1,212 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Robeson County?
I-95 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Robeson County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Robeson County?
August has the most truck crashes in Robeson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Robeson County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Robeson County compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Robeson County has 114.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Robeson County?
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.