Wilson's Mills, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson's Mills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson's Mills 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Johnston County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wilson's Mills at a glance: I-95 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wilson's Mills.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnston County. They injured 1,328 people and killed 73.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 37 truck crashes were reported in Wilson's Mills since 2015; patterns below come from Johnston County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-70 (4), US-301 (2) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (18%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Wilson's Mills fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnston County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 6 |
| US-70 | 4 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffalo Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1555 Barber 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 |
Wilson's Mills at a glance
| Population | 2,913 |
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Density | 456 per sq mi |
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 Wilson's Mills
How common are truck crashes in Wilson's Mills?
Johnston County has had 1,874 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,328 people and killing 73.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wilson's Mills?
I-95 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wilson's Mills since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wilson's Mills?
June has the most truck crashes in Johnston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wilson's Mills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Johnston County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wilson's Mills compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnston County has 65.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilson's Mills?
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.