ZIP 28463 (Tabor City, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28463: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Columbus County is lower 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.
What stands out in Columbus County: 6.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 611 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbus County since 2015: 526 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28463 happened on SR-410 (2), SR-9 (2), CR-ROUND Swamp Rd (1), SR-904 (1) and SR-905 (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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (23%).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28463 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Columbus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-410 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-ROUND Swamp Rd | 1 |
| SR-904 | 1 |
| SR-905 | 1 |
| US-701 | 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 28463 at a glance
| Population | 7,522 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,239 |
| Median home value | $153,639 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28463
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28463?
611 truck crashes have been reported in Columbus County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 526 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28463?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in Columbus County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28463?
Since 2015, Columbus County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28463 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbus County has 105.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28463?
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.