ZIP 27851 (Lucama, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27851: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with North Carolina
Wilson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Wilson County sits below North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Wilson County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 677 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilson County since 2015: 467 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27851 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-301 (3), SR-42 (2) and I-795 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27851 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-301 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| I-795 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-581 | 1 |
| Ssr-1131 New Sandy Hill Church | 1 |
| US-264 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| Ward Blvd | 31 |
| Raleigh Rd Pkwy | 15 |
| Raleigh Road Pkwy | 12 |
| US-301 | 6 |
| Hines St | 5 |
| Lipscomb Rd | 4 |
| Forest Hills Rd | 3 |
| Herring Ave | 3 |
ZIP 27851 at a glance
| Population | 5,343 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,750 |
| Median home value | $151,356 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 38 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +10% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 55 | +31% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 54 | -1% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27851
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27851?
677 truck crashes have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 467 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27851?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27851 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27851?
Truck crashes in Wilson County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27851?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27851 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 72.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27851?
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.