ZIP 28371 (Parkton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28371: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Robeson County is lower on 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.
The headline for Robeson County: 5.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Robeson County has recorded 1,648 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,212 people injured and 81 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-20 (3), US-301 (3) and SR-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28371 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; 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
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 Robeson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| US-301 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| Bl I-95 | 1 |
| Bl I-95 Us-301 S Eastern Blvd | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr 1709-Chason Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1141 Cumberland 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 28371 at a glance
| Population | 7,055 |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,257 |
| Median home value | $153,036 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28371
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28371?
Robeson County has had 1,648 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,212 people and killing 81.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28371?
I-95 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28371 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28371?
August has the most truck crashes in Robeson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28371?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Robeson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28371 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28371?
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.