Fairmont, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairmont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairmont 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Robeson County: 5.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 1,648 crashes involving commercial trucks in Robeson County since 2015: 1,212 people were injured and 81 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 31 truck crashes were reported in Fairmont since 2015; patterns below come from Robeson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
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 within 10 miles of Fairmont with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-74 (3), SR-72 (1) and Ssr-1154 Union School Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Fairmont fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-72 | 1 |
| Ssr-1154 Union School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2220 Broadridge Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2485 Ward Store 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 |
Fairmont at a glance
| Population | 2,212 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 801 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28340) | $39,746 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28340) | $90,373 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 86 to 141. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairmont
How many truck crashes happen in Fairmont?
Robeson County has had 1,648 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,212 people and killing 81.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fairmont?
I-95 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fairmont since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairmont?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Robeson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairmont?
Since 2015, Robeson County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fairmont 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 Fairmont?
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.