ZIP 27880 (Sims, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27880: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
What stands out in Wilson County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (28 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 677 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilson County since 2015: 467 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
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.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-301 (3), SR-42 (2) and US-264 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is June, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27880 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
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 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 |
| US-264 | 2 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1131 New Sandy Hill Church | 1 |
| Ssr-1996 Bloomery Rd | 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 27880 at a glance
| Population | 3,953 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,375 |
| Median home value | $188,265 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27880
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27880?
Wilson County has had 677 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 467 people and killing 33.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27880?
I-95 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27880 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27880?
April has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27880?
Since 2015, Wilson County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27880 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 72.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27880?
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.