ZIP 27213 (Bonlee, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27213: 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 |
Chatham County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 685 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chatham County since 2015: 373 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-421 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27213 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Ssr-1005 Bonlee Bennett Rd (1), Ssr-2113 S Chatham Ave Ext (1) and US-64 (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 27213 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-421, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 3 |
| 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 27213 at a glance
| Population | 60 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27213
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27213?
685 truck crashes have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 373 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27213?
Since 2015, US-421 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27213: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27213?
Truck crashes in Chatham County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27213?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Chatham County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27213 compared with North Carolina?
Chatham County records 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27213?
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.