ZIP 28366 (Newton Grove, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28366: 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 28366: US-13 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28366: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Sampson County has recorded 873 truck crashes since 2015, with 607 people injured and 36 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
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.
1.0% 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 28366 is US-13, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-55 (2), Ssr-1105 Dobbersville Rd (1) and Ssr-1636 Easy St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.4 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28366 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sampson County.
- 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 Sampson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 3 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| Ssr-1105 Dobbersville Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1636 Easy St | 1 |
| Ssr-1716 Creel Rd | 1 |
| US-701 | 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 28366 at a glance
| Population | 3,769 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,310 |
| Median home value | $152,617 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 28366
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28366?
873 truck crashes have been reported in Sampson County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 607 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28366?
US-13 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28366 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28366?
October has the most truck crashes in Sampson County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28366?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sampson County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28366 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Sampson County records 124.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28366?
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.