Franklinton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklinton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklinton 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 has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Franklinton: US-1 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklinton: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 429 truck crashes since 2015, with 364 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 73 truck crashes reported in Franklinton since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-1 leads within 10 miles of Franklinton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-56 (2), US-401 (2) and SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Franklinton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-1, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Franklinton at a glance
| Population | 2,825 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,520 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27525) | $73,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27525) | $253,066 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklinton
How common are truck crashes in Franklinton?
Franklin County has had 429 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 364 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Franklinton?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklinton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklinton?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklinton?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Franklinton compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Franklinton?
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.