Sampson County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sampson County: 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
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sampson County compares with North Carolina
Sampson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sampson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sampson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Sampson County sits below North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sampson County: US-421 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Sampson County.
Overview
Sampson County has recorded 873 truck crashes since 2015, with 607 people injured and 36 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Sampson County is US-421, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-13 (5), SR-24 (3) and US-701 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.4, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Sampson County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sampson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-421, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Sampson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sampson County) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 7 |
| US-13 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| US-701 | 2 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
| SR-411 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Needmore Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sampson County) |
|---|---|
| Southeast Blvd | 16 |
| Sunset Ave | 13 |
| Faircloth Freeway | 8 |
| Sunset Avenue | 4 |
| E Railroad St | 3 |
| Northwest Blvd | 3 |
| Enviva Pellets Sampson | 2 |
| Faison Hwy | 2 |
Sampson County at a glance
| Population | 60,404 |
| Land area | 945.9 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,220 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sampson 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 | 62 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | -15% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 70 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 71 | +1% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 62 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sampson County
ZIP codes in Sampson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sampson County
How many truck crashes happen in Sampson County?
873 truck crashes have been reported in Sampson County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 607 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sampson County?
NHTSA data shows US-421 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Sampson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sampson County?
October has the most truck crashes in Sampson County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sampson County?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sampson County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sampson County compared with North Carolina?
Sampson County records 124.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sampson County?
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.