ZIP 27506 (Buies Creek, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27506: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harnett 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harnett County compares with North Carolina
Harnett County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harnett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harnett County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harnett County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
Harnett County at a glance: 0.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 967 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harnett County. They injured 641 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27506 happened on SR-210 (2), US-401 (2), US-421 (2), S Main St (1) and SR-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (16% of them).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27506 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harnett County.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harnett County.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-210 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Old Stage Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1700 Cane Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1720 Bryant Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1779 Beaver Dam Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2006 Crawford Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harnett County) |
|---|---|
| Long Branch Rd | 8 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Hodges Chapel Rd | 5 |
| Food Lion Warehouse | 4 |
| Main St | 4 |
| North Main Street | 4 |
| Pilot Truck Stop | 4 |
| South Main Street | 4 |
ZIP 27506 at a glance
| Population | 1,056 |
| Density | 1,490 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harnett 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 | 32 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 48 | +49% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 64 | +35% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 85 | +32% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27506
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27506?
967 truck crashes have been reported in Harnett County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 641 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27506?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Harnett County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27506?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harnett County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27506 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harnett County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27506?
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.