ZIP 28387 (Southern Pines, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28387: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Moore 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 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moore County compares with North Carolina
Moore County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moore County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Moore County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Moore County at a glance: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 539 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moore County since 2015: 383 people were injured and 34 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28387 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-211 (3), US-15 (3), SR-22 (2), Ssr-1112 Roseland Rd (2) and US-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28387 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moore County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-211 | 3 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| Ssr-1112 Roseland Rd | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Ssr-1805 | 1 |
| Ssr-2036 E Indiana Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moore County) |
|---|---|
| Central Dr | 4 |
| Dowd | 3 |
| Morganton Rd | 3 |
| South St | 3 |
| Hamilton Beach Brands | 2 |
| Mcreynolds St | 2 |
| Midland Rd | 2 |
| Monroe St | 2 |
ZIP 28387 at a glance
| Population | 16,059 |
| Density | 210 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,830 |
| Median home value | $412,718 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moore 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +40% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +39% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | -5% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28387
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28387?
Moore County has had 539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 383 people and killing 34.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28387?
January has the most truck crashes in Moore County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28387?
Since 2015, Moore County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28387 compare with North Carolina?
Moore County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28387?
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.