ZIP 27207 (Bear Creek, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27207: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chatham 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 of 685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chatham County compares with North Carolina
Chatham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chatham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Chatham County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Chatham County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Chatham County has recorded 685 truck crashes since 2015, with 373 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 2.7% 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 27207 is US-421, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-42 (1), Ssr-1005 Bonlee Bennett Rd (1) and Ssr-2113 S Chatham Ave Ext (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27207 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-421, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 4 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Bonlee Bennett Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2113 S Chatham Ave Ext | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chatham County) |
|---|---|
| E 11Th St | 8 |
| E Eleventh St | 5 |
| E Raleigh St | 3 |
| East Eleventh St | 3 |
| E 3Rd St | 2 |
| East Eleventh Street | 2 |
| Progress Blvd | 2 |
| S Chatham Ave | 2 |
ZIP 27207 at a glance
| Population | 4,367 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,211 |
| Median home value | $200,150 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chatham 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 | 34 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | -2% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 53 | +59% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 52 | -2% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27207
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27207?
Chatham County has had 685 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 373 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27207?
Since 2015, US-421 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27207: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27207?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Chatham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27207?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27207 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chatham County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27207?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.