Micro, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Micro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Micro 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 sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Micro: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Micro: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnston County. They injured 1,328 people and killed 73.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 56 truck crashes reported in Micro since 2015, this page uses Johnston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Micro happened on I-95 (6), US-70 (6), SR-42 (2), US-301 (2) and SR-39 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Micro fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnston County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Johnston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-581 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffalo Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1918 Barbour Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2342 | 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 |
Micro at a glance
| Population | 530 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,265 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27555) | $44,531 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27555) | $169,886 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 74 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 170. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Micro
How many truck accidents are there in Micro?
1,874 truck crashes have been reported in Johnston County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 1,328 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Micro?
Truck crashes in Johnston County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Micro?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Johnston County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Micro 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Micro?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.