ZIP 28304 (Fayetteville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28304: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cumberland 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with North Carolina
Cumberland County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Cumberland County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cumberland County: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (74 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,861 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 1,323 people were injured and 44 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-401 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-95 (4), US-301 (4) and SR-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 74 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Their busiest month is December, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28304 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-401, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-401 | 5 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| US-301 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| Bl I-95 | 1 |
| Bl I-95 Us-301 S Eastern Blvd | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr 1709-Chason Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1141 Cumberland Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2260 Airport Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| Ramsey St | 64 |
| Raeford Rd | 56 |
| Bragg Blvd | 55 |
| Owen Dr | 46 |
| Skibo Rd | 27 |
| N Bragg Blvd | 25 |
| Murchison Rd | 22 |
| Cliffdale Rd | 20 |
ZIP 28304 at a glance
| Population | 37,140 |
| Density | 824 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,563 |
| Median home value | $173,803 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 50 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 105 | +109% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 149 | +41% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 159 | +7% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 159 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 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28304
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28304?
1,861 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 1,323 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28304?
NHTSA data shows US-401 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28304 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28304?
January has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28304?
74 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28304 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Cumberland County records 47.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28304?
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.