ZIP 28562 (New Bern, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28562: 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 28562 at a glance: US-17 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28562: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 560 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Craven County. They injured 416 people and killed 21.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
US-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28562 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-55 (2), US-70 (2) and Old 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 28562 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-17 | 5 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| Old 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 28562 at a glance
| Population | 39,082 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,012 |
| Median home value | $277,145 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 28562
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28562?
Since 2015, 560 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Craven County (416 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28562?
US-17 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28562 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28562?
The worst month is May: 11.4% of truck crashes in Craven County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28562?
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 28562 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 28562?
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.