Four Oaks, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Four Oaks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Four Oaks and Johnston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Johnston County compares with North Carolina
Johnston County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnston County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Johnston County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Four Oaks at a glance: I-95 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Four Oaks.
Overview
Johnston County has recorded 1,874 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,328 people injured and 73 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 174 truck crashes reported in Four Oaks since 2015, this page uses Johnston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: I-40 (6), US-70 (3) and US-301 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is August, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Four Oaks fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnston County.
- 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 Johnston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1319 Zacks Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1918 Barbour Rd | 1 |
| US-701 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnston County) |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Rd | 9 |
| Shotwell Rd | 9 |
| US-70 | 7 |
| Clayton Blvd | 3 |
| Covered Bridge Rd | 3 |
| N Brightleaf Blvd | 3 |
| W Market St | 3 |
| Amelia Church Rd | 2 |
Four Oaks at a glance
| Population | 2,681 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 954 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27524) | $75,827 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27524) | $212,240 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnston 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 | 74 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 109 | +46% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 125 | +15% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 170 | +35% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 74 to 170. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Four Oaks
How many truck accidents are there in Four Oaks?
1,874 truck crashes have been reported in Johnston County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 1,328 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Four Oaks?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Four Oaks since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Four Oaks?
June has the most truck crashes in Johnston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Four Oaks?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnston County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Four Oaks compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnston County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Four Oaks?
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.