ZIP 27201 (Alamance, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alamance 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 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Alamance County compares with North Carolina
Alamance County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alamance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alamance County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Alamance County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Alamance County at a glance: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alamance County since 2015: 781 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% 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 ZIP 27201 is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-85 (5), SR-49 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (23%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27201 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Alamance County.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Alamance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Lindley Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1928 Jimmie Kerr Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2328 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alamance County) |
|---|---|
| Jimmie Kerr Rd | 45 |
| S Mebane St | 11 |
| Huffman Mill Rd | 10 |
| University Dr | 8 |
| Trollingwood Rd | 8 |
| Trollingwood Hawf | 8 |
| Mebane Oaks Rd | 8 |
| Trollingwood Haw | 6 |
ZIP 27201 at a glance
| Population | 139 |
| Density | 246 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,250 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alamance 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 | 44 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 80 | +85% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 103 | +29% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 101 | -2% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 101. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27201
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27201?
1,242 truck crashes have been reported in Alamance County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 781 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27201?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27201 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27201?
June has the most truck crashes in Alamance County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27201?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alamance County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27201 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Alamance County has 57.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27201?
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.