ZIP 28330 (Cordova, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28330: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richmond 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
5 of 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond County compares with North Carolina
Richmond County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Richmond County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Richmond County: 1 in 122 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Richmond County has recorded 515 truck crashes since 2015, with 369 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
1.2% 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 28330 is US-220, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (2), US-74 (2) and Ssr-1640 Wiregrass Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28330 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-220; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Richmond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 3 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-74 | 2 |
| Ssr-1640 Wiregrass Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond County) |
|---|---|
| W Hamlet Ave | 3 |
| East Hamlet Avenue | 2 |
| Fayetteville Rd | 2 |
| Maness Tire | 2 |
| Raleigh Street | 2 |
| Rockingham Rd | 2 |
| South Long Dr | 2 |
| Superior Crane | 2 |
ZIP 28330 at a glance
| Population | 313 |
| Density | 352 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | 44 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | -30% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 42 | +38% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 40 | -6% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28330
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28330?
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richmond County (369 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28330?
Since 2015, US-220 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28330: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28330?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Richmond County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28330?
Since 2015, Richmond County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28330 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 105.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richmond County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28330?
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.