ZIP 28399 (White Oak, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28399: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bladen 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
8 of 464 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bladen County compares with North Carolina
Bladen County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bladen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bladen County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Bladen County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bladen County: 7.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 464 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bladen County since 2015: 371 people were injured and 34 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 0.9% 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 28399 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-20 (4), SR-87 (4), SR-242 (1), Ssr-1004 Tar Heel Rd (1) and Ssr-1300 Chickenfoot Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28399 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bladen County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bladen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 4 |
| SR-87 | 4 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Tar Heel Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1300 Chickenfoot Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bladen County) |
|---|---|
| S Poplar St | 5 |
| Broad St | 4 |
| C R England | 2 |
| E Broad St | 2 |
| Golden Run | 2 |
| Broad Street | 1 |
| Marathon Gas | 1 |
| Mercer Mill | 1 |
ZIP 28399 at a glance
| Population | 1,819 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,512 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bladen 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 39 | +39% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | -5% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28399
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28399?
464 truck crashes have been reported in Bladen County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 371 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28399?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Bladen County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28399?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bladen County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28399 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 136.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bladen County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28399?
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.