ZIP 27214 (Browns Summit, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27214: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guilford 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 Guilford County compares with North Carolina
Guilford County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guilford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guilford County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 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) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Guilford County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 27214: US-29 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27214 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,518 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guilford County. They injured 3,068 people and killed 70.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-87 (2), Ssr-2719 High Rock Rd (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 138 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Their busiest month is March, with 12% 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 27214 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guilford County.
- Look at alternatives to US-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Guilford County.
- With 2.3% 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 Guilford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 4 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| Ssr-2719 High Rock Rd | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
| Us- 158 | 1 |
| Wolfe Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guilford County) |
|---|---|
| W Wendover Av | 102 |
| W Market St | 93 |
| Battleground Av | 51 |
| W Gate City Blvd | 48 |
| Eastchester Dr | 38 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 35 |
| W Friendly Av | 35 |
| S Holden Rd | 30 |
ZIP 27214 at a glance
| Population | 14,766 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,655 |
| Median home value | $311,528 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guilford 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 | 182 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 269 | +48% | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 392 | +45% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 344 | -12% | 6.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 182 to 344. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27214
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27214?
4,518 truck crashes have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, with 70 deaths and 3,068 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27214?
Since 2015, US-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27214: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27214?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Guilford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27214?
Garbage trucks were involved in 138 reported crashes in Guilford County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27214 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 69.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guilford County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27214?
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.