ZIP 28379 (Rockingham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28379: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richmond 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 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond County compares with North Carolina
Richmond County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Richmond County is lower on 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.
The headline for Richmond County: 1 in 122 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 515 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richmond County since 2015: 369 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28379 since 2015: US-220 (3), US-74 (3), US-1 (2) and Ssr-1640 Wiregrass Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28379 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Richmond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 3 |
| US-74 | 3 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Ssr-1640 Wiregrass Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond County) |
|---|---|
| W Hamlet Ave | 3 |
| East Hamlet Avenue | 2 |
| Fayetteville Rd | 2 |
| Maness Tire | 2 |
| Raleigh Street | 2 |
| Rockingham Rd | 2 |
| South Long Dr | 2 |
| Superior Crane | 2 |
ZIP 28379 at a glance
| Population | 23,417 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,149 |
| Median home value | $149,899 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | 44 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | -30% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 42 | +38% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 40 | -6% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28379
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28379?
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richmond County (369 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28379?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Richmond County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28379?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Richmond County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28379 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 105.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richmond County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28379?
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.