ZIP 28341 (Faison, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28341: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sampson 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
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sampson County compares with North Carolina
Sampson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sampson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sampson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Sampson County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 28341: SR-55 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28341 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 873 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sampson County. They injured 607 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28341 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (1), Mcgowan Rd (1) and SR-403 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28341 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sampson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sampson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 4 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| Mcgowan Rd | 1 |
| SR-403 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Summerlin Crossroads | 1 |
| Ssr-1716 Creel Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1904 Pine Ridge Rd | 1 |
| US-117 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sampson County) |
|---|---|
| Southeast Blvd | 16 |
| Sunset Ave | 13 |
| Faircloth Freeway | 8 |
| Sunset Avenue | 4 |
| E Railroad St | 3 |
| Northwest Blvd | 3 |
| Enviva Pellets Sampson | 2 |
| Faison Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 28341 at a glance
| Population | 2,886 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,431 |
| Median home value | $136,019 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sampson 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 | 62 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | -15% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 70 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 71 | +1% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 62 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28341
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28341?
Sampson County has had 873 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 36.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28341?
SR-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28341 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28341?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Sampson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28341?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Sampson County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28341 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 124.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sampson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28341?
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.