ZIP 28102 (McFarlan, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28102: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anson County, 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
11 of 507 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anson County compares with North Carolina
Anson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 197.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Anson County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Anson County: 0.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 507 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anson County since 2015: 361 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28102 happened on SR-742 (2), US-1 (1) and US-52 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28102 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Anson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-742 | 2 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anson County) |
|---|---|
| E Caswell St | 6 |
| Dozer Dr | 4 |
| US-74 | 4 |
| Camden Road | 2 |
| Gravel Plant Rd | 2 |
| Anson Hs | 1 |
| Brent Street | 1 |
| Camden Rd | 1 |
ZIP 28102 at a glance
| Population | 164 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 27% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anson 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 | 24 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +25% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +42% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | -7% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28102
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28102?
Since 2015, 507 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anson County (361 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28102?
Truck crashes in Anson County peak in May, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28102?
Since 2015, Anson County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28102 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Anson County has 197.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28102?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.