McDonald, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McDonald: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McDonald 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 runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Robeson County: 5.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,648 crashes involving commercial trucks in Robeson County since 2015: 1,212 people were injured and 81 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in McDonald 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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 0.4% 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 McDonald is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-74 (2), SR-72 (2) and SR-130 (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 McDonald fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Robeson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-711 | 1 |
| Ssr-1154 Union School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1339 Deep Branch 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 |
McDonald at a glance
| Population | 95 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 373 per 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 |
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 McDonald
How common are truck crashes in McDonald?
Robeson County has had 1,648 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,212 people and killing 81.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in McDonald?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of McDonald since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McDonald?
August has the most truck crashes in Robeson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McDonald?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Robeson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in McDonald compare with North Carolina?
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 McDonald?
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.