ZIP 27524 (Four Oaks, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27524: 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 runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 27524: I-95 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27524.
Overview
Johnston County has recorded 1,874 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,328 people injured and 73 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-40 (3), US-301 (2) and SR-242 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (18%).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27524 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 | 3 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd | 1 |
| US-13 | 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 |
ZIP 27524 at a glance
| Population | 13,999 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,827 |
| Median home value | $212,240 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 74 a year in the 1990s and 170 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27524
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27524?
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 ZIP 27524?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27524 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27524?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Johnston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27524?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Johnston County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27524 compare with North Carolina?
Johnston County records 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27524?
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.