Pembroke, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pembroke: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pembroke 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.
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.
Only 80 truck crashes were reported in Pembroke 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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 Pembroke with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-74 (4), SR-211 (2) and SR-71 (2).
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 Pembroke fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robeson County.
- 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
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 | 6 |
| I-74 | 4 |
| SR-211 | 2 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-711 | 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 |
Pembroke at a glance
| Population | 2,864 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 901 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28372) | $36,552 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28372) | $103,274 |
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 Pembroke
How many truck crashes happen in Pembroke?
1,648 truck crashes have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 1,212 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pembroke?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pembroke since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pembroke?
August has the most truck crashes in Robeson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pembroke?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Pembroke compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 114.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Robeson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pembroke?
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.