ZIP 27816 (Castalia, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27816: 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).
Franklin County at a glance: 1 in 68 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 429 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 364 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27816 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-43 (1), SR-561 (1) and Ssr-1425 W Castalia Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27816 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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-43 | 1 |
| SR-561 | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 W Castalia Rd | 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 27816 at a glance
| Population | 3,019 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,718 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27816
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27816?
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (364 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27816?
October has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27816?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27816 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Franklin County records 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27816?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.