ZIP 27893 (Wilson, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27893: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Wilson County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27893 since 2015: I-95 (3), US-301 (3), SR-58 (2), SR-222 (1) and SR-42 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27893 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| US-301 | 3 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| SR-222 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1996 Bloomery Rd | 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 27893 at a glance
| Population | 38,512 |
| Density | 136 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,810 |
| Median home value | $150,254 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 27893
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27893?
Wilson County has had 677 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 467 people and killing 33.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27893?
April has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27893?
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 27893 compare with North Carolina?
Wilson County records 72.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27893?
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.