ZIP 28572 (Pink Hill, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28572: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Duplin 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 698 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Duplin County compares with North Carolina
Duplin County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Duplin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Duplin County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Duplin County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Duplin County: 4.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 698 crashes involving commercial trucks in Duplin County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 31 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-1501 (1), SR-1546 (1) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28572 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Duplin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-1501 | 1 |
| SR-1546 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-241 | 1 |
| US-258 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Duplin County) |
|---|---|
| Pilot | 7 |
| Butterball | 2 |
| Butterball Turkey | 2 |
| House Of Raeford | 2 |
| N Pine St | 2 |
| Oak Wolfe Fire Dept | 2 |
| Pilot Pva | 2 |
| Private Driveway | 2 |
ZIP 28572 at a glance
| Population | 6,658 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,660 |
| Median home value | $126,217 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Duplin 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 | 54 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | -24% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 59 | +46% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 55 | -6% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28572
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28572?
Since 2015, 698 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Duplin County (429 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28572?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28572 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28572?
January has the most truck crashes in Duplin County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28572?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Duplin County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28572 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 118.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Duplin County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28572?
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.