ZIP 27521 (Coats, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27521: 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 sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 27521: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27521: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Harnett County has recorded 967 truck crashes since 2015, with 641 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-95 (5), SR-210 (2) and US-421 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27521 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harnett County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Harnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| I-95 | 5 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-1538 | 1 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Old Stage Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1319 Zacks Mill 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 27521 at a glance
| Population | 6,549 |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,590 |
| Median home value | $225,109 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27521
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27521?
967 truck crashes have been reported in Harnett County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 641 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27521?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27521 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27521?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Harnett County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27521?
Since 2015, Harnett County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27521 compare with North Carolina?
Harnett County records 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27521?
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.