ZIP 28357 (Lumber Bridge, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28357: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
What stands out in Robeson County: 5.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,648 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Robeson County. They injured 1,212 people and killed 81.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-71 (4), SR-211 (3) and US-401 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28357 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Robeson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| US-401 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| Bl I-95 | 1 |
| Ssr 1709-Chason Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 N Shannon Rd | 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 28357 at a glance
| Population | 2,852 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,116 |
| Median home value | $96,449 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 86 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 141. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 28357
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28357?
Since 2015, 1,648 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Robeson County (1,212 injured, 81 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28357?
I-95 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28357 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28357?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Robeson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28357?
Since 2015, Robeson County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28357 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 114.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Robeson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28357?
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.