Elrod, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elrod: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elrod and Robeson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Robeson County numbers.
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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Robeson County: 5.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Robeson County has recorded 1,648 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,212 people injured and 81 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Elrod since 2015, this page uses Robeson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Elrod with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-74 (3), SR-130 (2) and SR-711 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Elrod fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robeson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| I-74 | 3 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-711 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| Ssr-1154 Union School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1339 Deep Branch Rd | 1 |
| US-74 | 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 |
Elrod at a glance
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28383) | $39,214 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28383) | $93,666 |
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. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elrod
How many truck accidents are there in Elrod?
1,648 truck crashes have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 1,212 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elrod?
I-95 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elrod since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elrod?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Robeson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elrod?
Since 2015, Robeson County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Elrod compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Robeson County records 114.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Elrod?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.