ZIP 28339 (Erwin, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28339: 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 sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
ZIP 28339 at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28339: 5 since 2015.
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
Truck crashes peak in March (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28339 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-421 (2), S Main St (1) and SR-210 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28339 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Harnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1700 Cane Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1720 Bryant Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1779 Beaver Dam Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1835 Sadler Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2006 Crawford Rd | 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 28339 at a glance
| Population | 6,894 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,313 |
| Median home value | $165,509 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 85. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 28339
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28339?
Since 2015, 967 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harnett County (641 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28339?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28339: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28339?
March has the most truck crashes in Harnett County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28339?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harnett County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28339 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harnett County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28339?
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.