ZIP 27202 (Altamahaw, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27202: 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). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Alamance County: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alamance County. They injured 781 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-85 (2), 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.
Their busiest month is July, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27202 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alamance County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 4 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-2719 High Rock Rd | 1 |
| US-29 | 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 27202 at a glance
| Population | 135 |
| Density | 2,922 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 101 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 27202
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27202?
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alamance County (781 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27202?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27202: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27202?
Truck crashes in Alamance County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27202?
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 27202 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alamance County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27202?
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.