Lumberton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lumberton: 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
13 of 719 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lumberton compares with North Carolina
Lumberton against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lumberton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lumberton | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 301.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 4.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Lumberton 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.
Lumberton at a glance: I-95 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lumberton since 2015.
Overview
Lumberton has recorded 719 truck crashes since 2015, with 523 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-41 (4), I-74 (2) and SR-211 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Lumberton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lumberton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| SR-41 | 4 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-211 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Bostian Rd | 1 |
| I- 95 N | 1 |
| SR-711 | 1 |
| Ssr-1339 Deep Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2220 Broadridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lumberton) |
|---|---|
| Roberts Ave | 24 |
| Fayetteville Rd | 14 |
| W 5Th St | 9 |
| Kenny Biggs Rd | 5 |
| Martin Luther King Jr | 4 |
| Kenric Rd | 4 |
| E 5Th St | 4 |
| Caton Rd | 3 |
Lumberton at a glance
| Population | 18,882 |
| Land area | 18.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,037 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lumberton 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 | 31 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 50 | +61% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 51 | +2% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 57 | +12% | 5.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Lumberton
How many truck crashes happen in Lumberton?
Since 2015, 719 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lumberton (523 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lumberton?
I-95 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lumberton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lumberton?
October has the most truck crashes in Lumberton, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lumberton?
Since 2015, Lumberton has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lumberton compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 301.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lumberton, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lumberton?
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.