ZIP 27576 (Selma, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27576: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Johnston County is lower 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 27576: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 27576 (1.5 → 2.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnston County. They injured 1,328 people and killed 73.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27576 happened on I-95 (6), US-70 (6), US-301 (2), SR-39 (1) and SR-42 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (18%).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27576 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 6 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Buffalo Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1918 Barbour Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2342 | 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 27576 at a glance
| Population | 21,624 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,831 |
| Median home value | $199,995 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27576
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27576?
Since 2015, 1,874 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnston County (1,328 injured, 73 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27576?
June has the most truck crashes in Johnston County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27576?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnston County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27576 compare with North Carolina?
Johnston County records 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27576?
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.