ZIP 28169 (Waco, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28169: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cleveland 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
16 of 962 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleveland County compares with North Carolina
Cleveland County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleveland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleveland County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cleveland County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 28169 at a glance: US-74 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28169: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 962 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cleveland County since 2015: 679 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Dixon Blvd (1), SR-182 (1) and SR-216 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28169 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 3 |
| Dixon Blvd | 1 |
| SR-182 | 1 |
| SR-216 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1622 Hephzibah Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1643 Belwood-Lawndale Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2098 W Old Nc 150 Hwy | 1 |
| Ssr-2292 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| E Dixon Blvd | 65 |
| W Dixon Blvd | 31 |
| S Dekalb St | 10 |
| E Dixon Bvd | 9 |
| E Marion St | 9 |
| N Post Rd | 8 |
| Fallston Rd | 5 |
| Cherryville Rd | 4 |
ZIP 28169 at a glance
| Population | 108 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleveland 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 | 53 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | -1% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 77 | +47% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 74 | -4% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28169
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28169?
962 truck crashes have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 679 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28169?
NHTSA data shows US-74 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28169 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28169?
August has the most truck crashes in Cleveland County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28169?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28169 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleveland County has 79.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28169?
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.