ZIP 28538 (Hookerton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28538: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
3 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with North Carolina
Greene County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Greene County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Greene County has lower values than North Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Greene County: 17.2% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (North Carolina: 10.5%).
Overview
Police reported 192 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28538 since 2015 were spread across roads: Ssr-1110 E Hanrahan Rd (2), US-13 (2), SR-11 (1), SR-903 (1) and Ssr-1301 Vandiford-Thomas Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28538 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-1110 E Hanrahan Rd | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-903 | 1 |
| Ssr-1301 Vandiford-Thomas Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1745 Cunningham Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| 4Th St | 1 |
| Gregory Ave | 1 |
| Kingold Blvd | 1 |
| Private Drive | 1 |
| Private Driveway | 1 |
| Se Second St | 1 |
| Tripp Grimsley Rd | 1 |
ZIP 28538 at a glance
| Population | 1,989 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,953 |
| Median home value | $124,315 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 11 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +125% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | -15% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28538
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28538?
192 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 109 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28538?
The worst month is September: 12.5% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28538?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28538 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 98.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28538?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.