ZIP 28466 (Wallace, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28466: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Duplin 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
15 of 698 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Duplin County compares with North Carolina
Duplin County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Duplin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Duplin County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Duplin County sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Duplin County at a glance: 4.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Duplin County has recorded 698 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-117 (2), SR-11 (1) and SR-1162 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28466 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Duplin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| US-117 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-1162 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Ssr-1102 W Charity Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1146 Wellstown Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1148 Rosemary Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1817 Ludie Brown Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Duplin County) |
|---|---|
| Pilot | 7 |
| Butterball | 2 |
| Butterball Turkey | 2 |
| House Of Raeford | 2 |
| N Pine St | 2 |
| Oak Wolfe Fire Dept | 2 |
| Pilot Pva | 2 |
| Private Driveway | 2 |
ZIP 28466 at a glance
| Population | 8,893 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,558 |
| Median home value | $193,608 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Duplin 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 | 54 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | -24% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 59 | +46% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 55 | -6% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28466
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28466?
698 truck crashes have been reported in Duplin County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 429 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28466?
I-40 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28466 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28466?
Truck crashes in Duplin County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28466?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Duplin County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28466 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Duplin County has 118.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28466?
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.