ZIP 28451 (Leland, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28451: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brunswick 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
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brunswick County compares with North Carolina
Brunswick County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brunswick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brunswick County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Brunswick 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 injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Brunswick County at a glance: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 812 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brunswick County since 2015: 579 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28451 is SR-87, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-421 (3), US-74 (3) and Pva (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is September, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28451 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.7% 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
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 Brunswick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 6 |
| US-421 | 3 |
| US-74 | 3 |
| Pva | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brunswick County) |
|---|---|
| Village Rd | 6 |
| Main St | 5 |
| Whiteville Rd | 4 |
| Main Street | 3 |
| US-17 | 3 |
| Balboa Ave | 2 |
| Fletcher Rd | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
ZIP 28451 at a glance
| Population | 46,933 |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,481 |
| Median home value | $353,018 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brunswick 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 | 28 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +48% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 59 | +44% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +8% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28451
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28451?
Since 2015, 812 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brunswick County (579 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28451?
Since 2015, SR-87 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28451: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28451?
June has the most truck crashes in Brunswick County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28451?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Brunswick County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28451 compare with North Carolina?
Brunswick County records 40.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28451?
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.