ZIP 28377 (Red Springs, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28377: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hoke 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
5 of 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hoke County compares with North Carolina
Hoke County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hoke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hoke County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Hoke County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hoke County: 7.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 231 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hoke County since 2015: 175 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-71 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28377 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-211 (3), SR-20 (2) and I-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28377 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hoke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 7 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 N Shannon Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1100 S Hilltop Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1310 | 1 |
| Ssr-1312 Oxendine School Rd | 1 |
| US-401 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hoke County) |
|---|---|
| W Palmer St | 5 |
| Dollar General | 2 |
| S Main St | 2 |
| Aberdeen Rd | 1 |
| Broad Dr | 1 |
| E Palmer St | 1 |
| Fayetteville Rd | 1 |
| Mockinbird Hill Rd | 1 |
ZIP 28377 at a glance
| Population | 11,590 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,326 |
| Median home value | $93,049 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hoke 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +40% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | +15% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28377
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28377?
Since 2015, 231 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hoke County (175 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28377?
Since 2015, SR-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28377: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28377?
The worst month is July: 12.6% of truck crashes in Hoke County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28377?
Since 2015, Hoke County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28377 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hoke County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28377?
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.