ZIP 28394 (Vass, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28394: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Moore County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moore County. They injured 383 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28394 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-690 (2), US-1 (2) and Ssr-1001 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28394 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moore County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-690 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Ssr-1001 | 1 |
| 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 28394 at a glance
| Population | 5,936 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,643 |
| Median home value | $290,965 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 28394
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28394?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moore County (383 injured, 34 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28394?
Since 2015, SR-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28394: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28394?
January has the most truck crashes in Moore County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28394?
Since 2015, Moore County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28394 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moore County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28394?
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.