ZIP 27525 (Franklinton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27525: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
6 of 429 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with North Carolina
Franklin County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Franklin County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Franklin County: 1 in 68 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.5%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 429 truck crashes since 2015, with 364 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27525 since 2015: US-1 (2), US-401 (2), SR-56 (1) and SR-96 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27525 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| S Bickett Blvd | 8 |
| Bickett Blvd | 8 |
| N Bickett Blvd | 4 |
| S Bickett Bvd | 3 |
| Chavis St | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| N Bickett Bvd | 2 |
| Park Ave | 2 |
ZIP 27525 at a glance
| Population | 17,110 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,036 |
| Median home value | $253,066 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +58% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 31 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 37 | +20% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27525
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27525?
429 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 364 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27525?
October has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27525?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27525 compare with North Carolina?
Franklin County records 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27525?
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.