ZIP 28519 (Bridgeton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28519: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Craven 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 560 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Craven County compares with North Carolina
Craven County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Craven County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Craven County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Craven County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 28519: US-17 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28519 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 560 crashes involving commercial trucks in Craven County since 2015: 416 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28519 is US-17, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-55 (3), Old Us 70 (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28519 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Craven County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Craven County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-55 | 3 |
| Old Us 70 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Craven County) |
|---|---|
| S Glenburnie Rd | 10 |
| Neuse Blvd | 6 |
| M L King Jr Blvd | 4 |
| Bosch Blvd | 3 |
| Howell Rd | 2 |
| Mccotter Blvd | 2 |
| Mlk | 2 |
| Old Hwy 70 | 2 |
ZIP 28519 at a glance
| Population | 392 |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,988 |
| Median home value | $189,430 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Craven 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 | 35 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 38 | +8% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 46 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 46 | +0% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28519
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28519?
560 truck crashes have been reported in Craven County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 416 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28519?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28519 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28519?
The worst month is May: 11.4% of truck crashes in Craven County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28519?
Since 2015, Craven County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28519 compare with North Carolina?
Craven County records 45.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28519?
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.