ZIP 28323 (Bunnlevel, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28323: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harnett 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harnett County compares with North Carolina
Harnett County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harnett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harnett County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harnett County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
ZIP 28323 at a glance: US-421 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 28323.
Overview
Police reported 967 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harnett County since 2015: 641 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-421 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-1128 (1), S Main St (1) and SR-210 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (16% of them).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28323 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-421; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Harnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 3 |
| CR-1128 | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
| Ssr-1128 Darroch | 1 |
| Ssr-1779 Beaver Dam Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2006 Crawford Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2042Raynor Mclamb Rd | 1 |
| US-401 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harnett County) |
|---|---|
| Long Branch Rd | 8 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Hodges Chapel Rd | 5 |
| Food Lion Warehouse | 4 |
| Main St | 4 |
| North Main Street | 4 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 4 |
| South Main Street | 4 |
ZIP 28323 at a glance
| Population | 4,758 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,095 |
| Median home value | $208,308 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harnett 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 | 32 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 48 | +49% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 64 | +35% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 85 | +32% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28323
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28323?
Harnett County has had 967 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 641 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28323?
NHTSA data shows US-421 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28323 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28323?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Harnett County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28323?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Harnett County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28323 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Harnett County records 56.6 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 28323?
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.