Roseboro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roseboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roseboro and Sampson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sampson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Sampson County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Roseboro: SR-24 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Roseboro.
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.
With 55 truck crashes reported in Roseboro since 2015, this page uses Sampson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-24 leads within 10 miles of Roseboro with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-210 (1), SR-242 (1) and Ssr-1425 Sivertsen Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Roseboro fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sampson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Sampson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 Sivertsen 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 |
Roseboro at a glance
| Population | 1,170 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 809 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28382) | $68,854 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28382) | $151,060 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 62 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roseboro
How common are truck crashes in Roseboro?
Sampson County has had 873 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 36.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Roseboro?
SR-24 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Roseboro since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Roseboro?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Sampson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roseboro?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Sampson County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Roseboro compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 124.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sampson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roseboro?
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.