ZIP 27530 (Goldsboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27530: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with North Carolina
Wayne County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Wayne County sits below North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wayne County: 4.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 832 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 607 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27530 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-13 (3), SR-111 (2) and SR-581 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (22% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27530 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Check whether your routes use US-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 5 |
| US-13 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| SR-581 | 2 |
| Country Day Rd | 1 |
| I-795 | 1 |
| Ssr-1120 Sleepy Creek Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1201 Richardson Bridge Rd | 1 |
| US-117 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| W Grantham St | 11 |
| E Ash St | 7 |
| N Berkeley Blvd | 7 |
| W Ash St | 6 |
| Breazeale Ave | 4 |
| N Carolina St | 4 |
| E Elm St | 3 |
| N George St | 3 |
ZIP 27530 at a glance
| Population | 37,634 |
| Density | 136 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,504 |
| Median home value | $195,804 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 48 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +28% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 81 | +31% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 59 | -27% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27530
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27530?
Wayne County has had 832 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27530?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27530 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27530?
The worst month is March: 9.5% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27530?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27530 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27530?
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.