ZIP 28351 (Laurel Hill, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28351: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scotland 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
8 of 338 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scotland County compares with North Carolina
Scotland County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scotland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scotland County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Scotland County has lower values than North Carolina for 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 Scotland County: 4.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 338 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scotland County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28351 is US-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-79 (1), Ssr-1148 St John Church Rd (1) and Ssr-1640 Wiregrass Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28351 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotland County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Scotland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| Ssr-1148 St John Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1640 Wiregrass Rd | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-401 | 1 |
| US-501 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scotland County) |
|---|---|
| Atkinson St | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| West Boulevard | 2 |
| Arbys | 1 |
| Family Dollar | 1 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| Lowes | 1 |
| Mccoll Rd | 1 |
ZIP 28351 at a glance
| Population | 4,535 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,156 |
| Median home value | $94,339 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scotland 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +1% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 27 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +2% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28351
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28351?
Scotland County has had 338 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28351?
US-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28351 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28351?
Truck crashes in Scotland County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28351?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scotland County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28351 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scotland County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28351?
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.