ZIP 27520 (Clayton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27520: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Johnston County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 27520: US-70 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27520 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnston County since 2015: 1,328 people were injured and 73 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27520 is US-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-40 (4), Poole Rd (1) and SR-42 (1).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27520 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnston County.
- 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 Johnston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 5 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| Poole Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffalo Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1555 Barber Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1918 Barbour Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2509 Mial Plantation 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 27520 at a glance
| Population | 48,014 |
| Density | 262 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,322 |
| Median home value | $319,071 |
| 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27520
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27520?
Johnston County has had 1,874 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,328 people and killing 73.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27520?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27520 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27520?
June has the most truck crashes in Johnston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27520?
Since 2015, Johnston County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27520 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 27520?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.