ZIP 27014 (Cooleemee, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Davie 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
8 of 450 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Davie County compares with North Carolina
Davie County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Davie County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Davie County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Davie County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 450 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Davie County. They injured 288 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27014 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Ssr-1526 (2), US-601 (2) and US-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27014 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davie County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Davie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| Ssr-1526 | 2 |
| US-601 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-801 | 1 |
| Ssr-1728 Barringer Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2048 Woodleaf Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davie County) |
|---|---|
| T/A Truck Stop | 2 |
| Valley Rd | 2 |
| Advance Post Office | 1 |
| Ashley Furniture | 1 |
| Auto Sales | 1 |
| Bermuda Commons | 1 |
| Blakely Landscaping | 1 |
| Construction Area | 1 |
ZIP 27014 at a glance
| Population | 939 |
| Density | 582 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,625 |
| Median home value | $137,393 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davie 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +26% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +15% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27014
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27014?
450 truck crashes have been reported in Davie County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 288 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27014?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27014: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27014?
Truck crashes in Davie County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27014?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Davie County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27014 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Davie County has 90.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27014?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.