Rennert, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rennert: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rennert 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Robeson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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.
Rennert had 3 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
August has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
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, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-71 (4), SR-211 (2) and I- 95 N (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 Rennert fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 | 7 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| SR-211 | 2 |
| I- 95 N | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| Ssr 1709-Chason Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 N Shannon Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 |
Rennert at a glance
| Population | 288 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 261 per sq mi |
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. 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 Rennert
How common are truck crashes in Rennert?
Robeson County has had 1,648 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,212 people and killing 81.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rennert?
I-95 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rennert since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rennert?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Robeson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rennert?
Since 2015, Robeson County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rennert compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Robeson County has 114.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rennert?
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.