ZIP 27896 (Wilson, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27896: 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
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilson County. They injured 467 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27896 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-301 (3), SR-58 (2) and US-264 (2).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27896 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wilson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| US-301 | 3 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-264 | 2 |
| Old Bailey Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 27896 at a glance
| Population | 19,455 |
| Density | 214 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,696 |
| Median home value | $240,287 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 27896
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27896?
677 truck crashes have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 467 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27896?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27896 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27896?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Wilson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27896?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27896 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27896?
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.