ZIP 27504 (Benson, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27504: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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.
What stands out in ZIP 27504: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27504: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnston County. They injured 1,328 people and killed 73.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-40 (6), SR-242 (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
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 ZIP 27504 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 10 |
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-1319 Zacks Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1700 Cane Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1720 Bryant Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1835 Sadler Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2006 Crawford Rd | 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 |
ZIP 27504 at a glance
| Population | 17,079 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,724 |
| Median home value | $229,113 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27504
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27504?
1,874 truck crashes have been reported in Johnston County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 1,328 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27504?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27504 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27504?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Johnston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27504?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Johnston County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27504 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnston County has 65.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27504?
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.