ZIP 28523 (Cove City, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28523: 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 sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 28523: US-70 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 28523.
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
The worst month is May with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Old Us 70 (1), River Rd (1) and Ssr-1440 Streets Ferry Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28523 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-70 | 2 |
| Old Us 70 | 1 |
| River Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1440 Streets Ferry Rd | 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 28523 at a glance
| Population | 2,753 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,452 |
| Median home value | $155,495 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28523
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28523?
Craven County has had 560 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 416 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28523?
US-70 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28523 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28523?
The worst month is May: 11.4% of truck crashes in Craven County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28523?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Craven County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28523 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Craven County has 45.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28523?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.