ZIP 27577 (Smithfield, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27577: 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.
ZIP 27577 at a glance: I-95 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27577.
Overview
Johnston County has recorded 1,874 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,328 people injured and 73 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
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 27577 is I-95, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-70 (6), US-301 (2) and Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
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 27577 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 9 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| US-301 | 2 |
| Ssr-1010 Cleveland Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1918 Barbour Rd | 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 27577 at a glance
| Population | 28,354 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,758 |
| Median home value | $253,899 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 27577
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27577?
1,874 truck crashes have been reported in Johnston County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 1,328 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27577?
I-95 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27577 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27577?
Truck crashes in Johnston County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27577?
Since 2015, Johnston County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27577 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnston County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27577?
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.