Prospect, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prospect: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prospect 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.
Robeson County at a glance: 5.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
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.
Prospect had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Robeson County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
Within this area, SR-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-74 (2), SR-211 (2) and SR-130 (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 Prospect fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robeson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-71 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 5 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-211 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-711 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| Ssr-1154 Union School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1310 | 1 |
| Ssr-1312 Oxendine School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1339 Deep Branch Rd | 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 |
Prospect at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 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 |
In the 1990s about 86 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 141. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prospect
How many truck accidents are there in Prospect?
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 Prospect?
NHTSA data shows SR-71 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Prospect since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Prospect?
Truck crashes in Robeson County peak in August, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prospect?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Prospect compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 114.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Robeson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Prospect?
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.