ZIP 28333 (Dudley, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28333: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with North Carolina
Wayne County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Wayne County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wayne County: 4.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 832 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 607 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-111 (3), US-13 (2) and Country Day Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (22%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28333 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wayne 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 6 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| Country Day Rd | 1 |
| I-795 | 1 |
| SR-581 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Summerlin Crossroads | 1 |
| Ssr-1120 Sleepy Creek Rd | 1 |
| US-117 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| W Grantham St | 11 |
| E Ash St | 7 |
| N Berkeley Blvd | 7 |
| W Ash St | 6 |
| Breazeale Ave | 4 |
| N Carolina St | 4 |
| E Elm St | 3 |
| N George St | 3 |
ZIP 28333 at a glance
| Population | 10,534 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,188 |
| Median home value | $105,446 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 48 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +28% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 81 | +31% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 59 | -27% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28333
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28333?
832 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 607 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28333?
NHTSA data shows SR-55 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28333 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28333?
The worst month is March: 9.5% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28333?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28333 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28333?
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.