ZIP 28344 (Godwin, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28344: 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 |
Sampson County has lower values than North Carolina for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 28344: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28344: 1.2 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Sampson County has recorded 873 truck crashes since 2015, with 607 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28344 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-13 (5), SR-55 (1) and Ssr-1006 High House Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.4, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28344 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| US-13 | 5 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 High House Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 Sivertsen Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1636 Easy St | 1 |
| Ssr-1779 Beaver Dam Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1832 Murphy Rd | 1 |
| US-421 | 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 28344 at a glance
| Population | 4,806 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,737 |
| Median home value | $196,711 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 62 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28344
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28344?
873 truck crashes have been reported in Sampson County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 607 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28344?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28344: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28344?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Sampson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28344?
Since 2015, Sampson County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28344 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Sampson County has 124.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28344?
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.