ZIP 27212 (Blanch, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27212: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caswell 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
4 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caswell County compares with North Carolina
Caswell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caswell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caswell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Caswell County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Caswell County: 5.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Caswell County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27212 is SR-86, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-58 (2), CR-1299 (1) and Kentuck Red (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27212 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caswell County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-86, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Caswell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 3 |
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-1299 | 1 |
| Kentuck Red | 1 |
| Ssr-1300 Park Springs Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caswell County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 1 |
| Points Grocery | 1 |
ZIP 27212 at a glance
| Population | 1,997 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,108 |
| Median home value | $181,346 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caswell 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -34% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -8% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27212
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27212?
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caswell County (86 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27212?
NHTSA data shows SR-86 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27212 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27212?
May has the most truck crashes in Caswell County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27212?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Caswell County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27212 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 55.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caswell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27212?
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.