ZIP 28328 (Clinton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28328: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sampson 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
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sampson County compares with North Carolina
Sampson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sampson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sampson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Sampson County sits below North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 28328: US-421 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28328 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 873 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sampson County since 2015: 607 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-421 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-24 (2), SR-242 (1) and SR-403 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28328 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Sampson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Needmore Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1214 | 1 |
| Ssr-1904 Pine Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sampson County) |
|---|---|
| Southeast Blvd | 16 |
| Sunset Ave | 13 |
| Faircloth Freeway | 8 |
| Sunset Avenue | 4 |
| E Railroad St | 3 |
| Northwest Blvd | 3 |
| Enviva Pellets Sampson | 2 |
| Faison Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 28328 at a glance
| Population | 26,927 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,942 |
| Median home value | $157,452 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sampson 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 | 62 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | -15% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 70 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 71 | +1% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 62 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28328
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28328?
Sampson County has had 873 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28328?
US-421 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28328 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28328?
Truck crashes in Sampson County peak in October, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28328?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sampson County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28328 compare with North Carolina?
Sampson County records 124.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28328?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.