ZIP 28435 (Currie, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28435: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pender 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
11 of 535 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pender County compares with North Carolina
Pender County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pender County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Pender County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Pender County has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
What stands out in ZIP 28435: SR-87 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28435: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 535 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pender County. They injured 392 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-421 (4), SR-11 (2) and SR-210 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28435 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pender County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 7 |
| US-421 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| Pva | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pender County) |
|---|---|
| Nc Hwy 53 | 3 |
| Private Property | 3 |
| Alderman St | 2 |
| E Bridgers St | 2 |
| Phoenix Travel Mart | 2 |
| W Wilmington St | 2 |
| Berkshire Dr. | 1 |
| Coastal Car Care Pva | 1 |
ZIP 28435 at a glance
| Population | 1,889 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,429 |
| Median home value | $169,511 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pender 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 | 27 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 29 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | +47% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 43 | +0% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28435
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28435?
Pender County has had 535 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 392 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28435?
SR-87 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28435 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28435?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Pender County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28435?
Since 2015, Pender County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28435 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Pender County has 68.5 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28435?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.