ZIP 28450 (Lake Waccamaw, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28450: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbus 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Columbus County compares with North Carolina
Columbus County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbus County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.87 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 90% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Columbus County sits below North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Columbus County: 6.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbus County. They injured 526 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% 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 28450 happened on US-74 (3) and SR-211 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is February, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 6.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28450 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Columbus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 3 |
| SR-211 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbus County) |
|---|---|
| International Paper | 7 |
| Love Mill Rd | 6 |
| Jk Powell Blvd | 5 |
| Joe Brown Hwy | 3 |
| N Brown St | 3 |
| N Jk Powell Blvd | 3 |
| Han-Dee Hugo | 2 |
| Hickman Rd | 2 |
ZIP 28450 at a glance
| Population | 2,337 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,554 |
| Median home value | $254,369 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbus 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 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | +30% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | +49% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | -11% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28450
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28450?
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbus County (526 injured, 36 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28450?
July has the most truck crashes in Columbus County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28450?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Columbus County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28450 compared with North Carolina?
Columbus County records 105.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28450?
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.