ZIP 28433 (Clarkton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28433: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bladen County: 7.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Bladen County has recorded 464 truck crashes since 2015, with 371 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28433 happened on SR-87 (1), Ssr-1704 Airport Rd (1) and US-701 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 28433 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bladen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-1704 Airport Rd | 1 |
| US-701 | 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 28433 at a glance
| Population | 4,313 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,944 |
| Median home value | $164,032 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28433
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28433?
Since 2015, 464 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bladen County (371 injured, 34 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28433?
June has the most truck crashes in Bladen County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28433?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Bladen County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28433 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bladen County has 136.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28433?
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.