Bunn, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bunn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bunn and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 429 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with North Carolina
Franklin County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Franklin County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Bunn: SR-96 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bunn.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 429 truck crashes since 2015, with 364 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 71 truck crashes were reported in Bunn since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-401 (2), US-64 (2) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Bunn fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 3 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| S Bickett Blvd | 8 |
| Bickett Blvd | 8 |
| N Bickett Blvd | 4 |
| S Bickett Bvd | 3 |
| Chavis St | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| N Bickett Bvd | 2 |
| Park Ave | 2 |
Bunn at a glance
| Population | 374 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 613 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27508) | $50,368 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27508) | $291,195 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +58% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 31 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 37 | +20% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bunn
How many truck crashes happen in Bunn?
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (364 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bunn?
NHTSA data shows SR-96 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bunn since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bunn?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bunn?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Bunn compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bunn?
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.