ZIP 28365 (Mount Olive, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28365: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Duplin 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
15 of 698 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Duplin County compares with North Carolina
Duplin County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Duplin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Duplin County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Duplin County has lower values than North Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Duplin County at a glance: 4.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 698 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Duplin County. They injured 429 people and killed 31.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28365 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-40 (1), Mcgowan Rd (1) and SR-111 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28365 fleets
- Build extra time into January 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Duplin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 7 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| Mcgowan Rd | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Summerlin Crossroads | 1 |
| Ssr-1120 Sleepy Creek Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1502 Bennetts Bridge Rd | 1 |
| US-117 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Duplin County) |
|---|---|
| Pilot | 7 |
| Butterball | 2 |
| Butterball Turkey | 2 |
| House Of Raeford | 2 |
| N Pine St | 2 |
| Oak Wolfe Fire Dept | 2 |
| Pilot Pva | 2 |
| Private Driveway | 2 |
ZIP 28365 at a glance
| Population | 15,999 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,174 |
| Median home value | $129,853 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Duplin 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 | 54 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | -24% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 59 | +46% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 55 | -6% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28365
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28365?
Since 2015, 698 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Duplin County (429 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28365?
NHTSA data shows SR-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28365 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28365?
Truck crashes in Duplin County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28365?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Duplin County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28365 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 118.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Duplin County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28365?
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.