ZIP 28340 (Fairmont, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Robeson 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
19 of 1,648 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Robeson County compares with North Carolina
Robeson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Robeson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Robeson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Robeson County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Robeson County at a glance: 5.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Robeson County has recorded 1,648 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,212 people injured and 81 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28340 is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-74 (3), Ssr-1154 Union School Rd (1) and Ssr-2220 Broadridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28340 fleets
- Build extra time into August 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Robeson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-74 | 3 |
| Ssr-1154 Union School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2220 Broadridge Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2485 Ward Store Rd | 1 |
| US-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Robeson County) |
|---|---|
| Roberts Ave | 24 |
| Fayetteville Rd | 14 |
| W 5Th St | 9 |
| Kenny Biggs Rd | 5 |
| E 5Th St | 4 |
| Kenric Rd | 4 |
| Martin Luther King Jr | 4 |
| 5Th St | 3 |
ZIP 28340 at a glance
| Population | 9,265 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,746 |
| Median home value | $90,373 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Robeson 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 | 86 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 104 | +20% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 114 | +9% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 141 | +24% | 5.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 86 to 141. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28340
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28340?
1,648 truck crashes have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 1,212 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28340?
I-95 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28340 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28340?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Robeson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28340?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28340 compared with North Carolina?
Robeson County records 114.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28340?
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.