Gorman, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gorman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gorman and Durham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Durham County numbers.
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 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Durham County compares with North Carolina
Durham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Durham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Durham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Durham County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gorman: I-85 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gorman since 2015.
Overview
Durham County has recorded 1,952 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,244 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gorman since 2015, this page uses Durham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gorman is I-85, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-70 (3), SR-147 (2) and US-501 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (16%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Gorman fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Durham County.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Durham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| North Miami Blvd | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Old Oxford Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1718 Rock Spring Church Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Durham County) |
|---|---|
| S Miami Blvd | 49 |
| N Roxboro St | 34 |
| Holloway St | 22 |
| S Roxboro St | 19 |
| N Duke St | 19 |
| Angier Ave | 19 |
| Tw Alexander Dr | 18 |
| Erwin Rd | 15 |
Gorman at a glance
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27704) | $69,668 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27704) | $306,727 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Durham 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 | 75 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 102 | +36% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 143 | +39% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 158 | +11% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 75 a year in the 1990s and 158 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gorman
How common are truck crashes in Gorman?
1,952 truck crashes have been reported in Durham County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 1,244 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gorman?
I-85 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gorman since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gorman?
The worst month is July: 9.3% of truck crashes in Durham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gorman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Durham County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Gorman compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Durham County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gorman?
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.