ZIP 28314 (Fayetteville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28314: 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. It stands out for higher 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
Cumberland County has recorded 1,861 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,323 people injured and 44 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28314 is US-401, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-24 (3), US-301 (3) and Bl I-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 74 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
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 28314 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-401 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| US-301 | 3 |
| Bl I-95 | 1 |
| Bl I-95 Us-301 S Eastern Blvd | 1 |
| I-95 | 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 28314 at a glance
| Population | 55,834 |
| Density | 1,112 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,249 |
| Median home value | $185,325 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 28314
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28314?
Cumberland County has had 1,861 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,323 people and killing 44.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28314?
NHTSA data shows US-401 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28314 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28314?
The worst month is January: 9.2% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28314?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 74 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28314 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 47.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28314?
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.