ZIP 28352 (Laurinburg, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28352: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Scotland County is lower on 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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 0.6% 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 28352 is US-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-501 (3), I-74 (2) and SR-381 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28352 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotland County.
- Look at alternatives to US-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Scotland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| US-501 | 3 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-381 | 2 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| Hasty Rd | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Ssr-1100 S Hilltop Rd | 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 28352 at a glance
| Population | 23,837 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,728 |
| Median home value | $117,733 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28352
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28352?
Since 2015, 338 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scotland County (284 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28352?
US-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28352 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28352?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Scotland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28352?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Scotland County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28352 compare with North Carolina?
Scotland County records 86.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28352?
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.