ZIP 28573 (Pollocksville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28573: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jones 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
2 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with North Carolina
Jones County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Jones County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jones County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 15.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 134 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28573 happened on US-17 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28573 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- 32.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| Greenway Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 28573 at a glance
| Population | 1,874 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,554 |
| Median home value | $157,111 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28573
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28573?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jones County (100 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28573?
September has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28573?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Jones County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28573 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 123.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28573?
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.