ZIP 27205 (Asheboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27205: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
10.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with North Carolina
Randolph County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 27205: I-73 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27205: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 636 people were injured and 28 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-73 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27205 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-134 (2), SR-49 (2) and US-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 33 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (15% of them).
They recorded 10.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27205 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-73; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Randolph County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-73 | 3 |
| SR-134 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| New Hope Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2222 Foxworth Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2845 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| N Main St | 6 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Archdale Rd | 4 |
| Bank St | 4 |
| Cheyenne Dr | 3 |
| E Dixie Dr | 3 |
| E Swannanoa Ave | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
ZIP 27205 at a glance
| Population | 36,947 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,167 |
| Median home value | $212,349 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 56 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 83 | +33% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 76 | -8% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27205
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27205?
1,023 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 636 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27205?
NHTSA data shows I-73 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27205 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27205?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27205?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27205 compared with North Carolina?
Randolph County records 59.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27205?
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.