ZIP 28308 (Pope Army Airfield, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28308: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Cumberland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cumberland County: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (74 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,861 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 1,323 people and killed 44.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28308 is SR-24, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-401 (3), SR-87 (2) and Bragg Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 74 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.6% across 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 28308 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-24, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 4 |
| US-401 | 3 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| Bragg Blvd | 1 |
| Ramsey St | 1 |
| SR-690 | 1 |
| Ssr-3950 Ramsey St | 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 28308 at a glance
| Population | 323 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 159. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 28308
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28308?
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 28308?
Since 2015, SR-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28308: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28308?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in January, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28308?
74 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28308 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 47.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28308?
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.