ZIP 28526 (Dover, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28526: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 28526 at a glance: US-70 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 28526.
Overview
Craven County has recorded 560 truck crashes since 2015, with 416 people injured and 21 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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28526 is US-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by River Rd (1), SR-11 (1) and SR-58 (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 28526 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Craven County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 3 |
| River Rd | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1745 Cunningham 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 28526 at a glance
| Population | 1,842 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,110 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 28526
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28526?
560 truck crashes have been reported in Craven County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 416 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28526?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28526: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28526?
The worst month is May: 11.4% of truck crashes in Craven County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28526?
Since 2015, Craven County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28526 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 28526?
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.