ZIP 27549 (Louisburg, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27549: 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. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Franklin County at a glance: 1 in 68 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.5%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 364 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27549 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-39 (2), US-401 (2), SR-56 (1) and SR-561 (1).
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 27549 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.8% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-561 | 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 27549 at a glance
| Population | 25,543 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,879 |
| Median home value | $211,652 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 27549
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27549?
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (364 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27549?
October has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27549?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27549 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27549?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.