ZIP 27568 (Pine Level, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27568: 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.
The headline for ZIP 27568: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27568: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnston County since 2015: 1,328 people were injured and 73 were 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%.
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27568 is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-70 (6), US-301 (2) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27568 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August 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 Johnston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1918 Barbour Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2342 | 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 27568 at a glance
| Population | 1,542 |
| Density | 490 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,071 |
| Median home value | $228,201 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 74 to 170. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27568
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27568?
Johnston County has had 1,874 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,328 people and killing 73.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27568?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27568: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27568?
June has the most truck crashes in Johnston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27568?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Johnston County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27568 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 27568?
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.