ZIP 27527 (Clayton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27527: 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 sits below North Carolina 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 27527: US-70 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27527 since 2015.
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
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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
US-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27527 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Poole Rd (1), SR-39 (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
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 27527 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Johnston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 4 |
| Poole Rd | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 27527 at a glance
| Population | 39,256 |
| Density | 344 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,035 |
| Median home value | $391,144 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. 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 27527
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27527?
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 27527?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27527: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27527?
June has the most truck crashes in Johnston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27527?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Johnston County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27527 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnston County has 65.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27527?
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.