ZIP 28585 (Trenton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28585: 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 runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jones County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 15.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jones County. They injured 100 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28585 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-70 (1).
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 28585 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.0% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| Greenway Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 28585 at a glance
| Population | 3,893 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,855 |
| Median home value | $128,174 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 28585
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28585?
134 truck crashes have been reported in Jones County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 100 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28585?
Truck crashes in Jones County peak in September, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28585?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28585 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28585?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.