ZIP 28310 (Fort Bragg, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28310: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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
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
January has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
1.1% 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 28310 happened on SR-24 (4), US-401 (4), Bragg Blvd (1), SR-690 (1) and SR-87 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
74 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28310 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| Bragg Blvd | 1 |
| SR-690 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 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 28310 at a glance
| Population | 9,583 |
| Density | 85 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28310
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28310?
Since 2015, 1,861 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (1,323 injured, 44 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28310?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in January, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28310?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 74 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28310 compared with North Carolina?
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 28310?
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.