ZIP 28461 (Southport, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28461: 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 runs above North Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Brunswick County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Brunswick County has recorded 812 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28461 since 2015: SR-133 (2) and SR-211 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28461 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brunswick County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brunswick County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Brunswick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-133 | 2 |
| SR-211 | 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 28461 at a glance
| Population | 23,762 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,692 |
| Median home value | $435,140 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28461
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28461?
Brunswick County has had 812 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28461?
June has the most truck crashes in Brunswick County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28461?
Since 2015, Brunswick County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28461 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 28461?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.