ZIP 27007 (Ararat, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27007: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Surry 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
11 of 807 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Surry County compares with North Carolina
Surry County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Surry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Surry County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Surry County has lower values than North Carolina for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Surry County: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Surry County has recorded 807 truck crashes since 2015, with 449 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27007 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-89 (2), SR-268 (1) and Ssr-2258 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27007 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Surry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
| Ssr-2258 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Surry County) |
|---|---|
| Cc Camp Rd | 9 |
| Brintle'S Truck Stop | 5 |
| Brintles Truck Stop | 4 |
| Linville Rd | 3 |
| Plaza Lane | 3 |
| Plaza Ln | 3 |
| Rest Area | 3 |
| Rockford Street | 3 |
ZIP 27007 at a glance
| Population | 2,095 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,163 |
| Median home value | $191,931 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Surry 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 | 55 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 48 | -12% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 67 | +40% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 66 | -3% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27007
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27007?
Since 2015, 807 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Surry County (449 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27007?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27007: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27007?
August has the most truck crashes in Surry County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27007?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Surry County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27007 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Surry County has 96.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27007?
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.