ZIP 28338 (Ellerbe, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28338: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Richmond County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Richmond County: 1 in 122 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richmond County. They injured 369 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-220 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-73 (2), SR-109 (1) and Windblow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28338 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-220, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Richmond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 4 |
| I-73 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| Windblow 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 28338 at a glance
| Population | 3,265 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,532 |
| Median home value | $153,414 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28338
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28338?
515 truck crashes have been reported in Richmond County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 369 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28338?
US-220 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28338 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28338?
August has the most truck crashes in Richmond County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28338?
Since 2015, Richmond County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28338 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Richmond County has 105.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28338?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.