Spivey's Corner, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spivey's Corner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spivey's Corner 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 |
Sampson County has lower values than North Carolina for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Spivey's Corner at a glance: US-13 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Spivey's Corner: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 873 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sampson County since 2015: 607 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Spivey's Corner since 2015; patterns below come from Sampson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
US-13 leads within 10 miles of Spivey's Corner with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-95 (2), SR-242 (1) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Spivey's Corner fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 5 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 High House Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1636 Easy St | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
| US-701 | 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 |
Spivey's Corner at a glance
| Land area | 7.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28334) | $53,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28334) | $175,639 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 62 a year in the 1990s and 71 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spivey's Corner
How many truck crashes happen in Spivey's Corner?
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 Spivey's Corner?
Since 2015, US-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spivey's Corner: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Spivey's Corner?
Truck crashes in Sampson County peak in October, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Spivey's Corner?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Sampson County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does Spivey's Corner compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sampson County has 124.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Spivey's Corner?
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.