ZIP 28372 (Pembroke, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28372: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Robeson County at a glance: 5.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Robeson County has recorded 1,648 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,212 people injured and 81 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
0.4% 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 28372 is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-74 (4), SR-71 (3) and SR-211 (2).
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 28372 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robeson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 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
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 |
| I-74 | 4 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| SR-211 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| SR-711 | 1 |
| Ssr-1154 Union School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1312 Oxendine School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1339 Deep Branch Rd | 1 |
| US-74 | 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 28372 at a glance
| Population | 12,483 |
| Density | 109 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,552 |
| Median home value | $103,274 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 86 to 141. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 28372
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28372?
1,648 truck crashes have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 1,212 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28372?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28372 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28372?
Truck crashes in Robeson County peak in August, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28372?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robeson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28372 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 28372?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.