ZIP 27596 (Youngsville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27596: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Franklin County is lower on 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).
What stands out in ZIP 27596: SR-96 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27596.
Overview
Police reported 429 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 364 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27596 is SR-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-98 (3), US-401 (3) and New Falls Of Neuse Rd. (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 27596 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-96 | 4 |
| SR-98 | 3 |
| US-401 | 3 |
| New Falls Of Neuse Rd. | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 27596 at a glance
| Population | 22,232 |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,940 |
| Median home value | $377,066 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27596
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27596?
429 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 364 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27596?
NHTSA data shows SR-96 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27596 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27596?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27596?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27596 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27596?
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.