ZIP 27215 (Burlington, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27215: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alamance 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 Alamance County compares with North Carolina
Alamance County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alamance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alamance County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Alamance County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Alamance County: 2.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alamance County. They injured 781 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-40 (6), SR-54 (1) and Ssr-1101 County Line Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is July, with 23% 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 27215 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alamance County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- With 2.8% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Alamance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| Ssr-1101 County Line Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1928 Jimmie Kerr Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2328 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alamance County) |
|---|---|
| Jimmie Kerr Rd | 45 |
| S Mebane St | 11 |
| Huffman Mill Rd | 10 |
| University Dr | 8 |
| Trollingwood Rd | 8 |
| Trollingwood Hawf | 8 |
| Mebane Oaks Rd | 8 |
| Trollingwood Haw | 6 |
ZIP 27215 at a glance
| Population | 47,102 |
| Density | 288 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,825 |
| Median home value | $260,037 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alamance 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 | 44 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 80 | +85% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 103 | +29% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 101 | -2% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 101. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27215
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27215?
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alamance County (781 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27215?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27215: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27215?
Truck crashes in Alamance County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27215?
Since 2015, Alamance County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27215 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alamance County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27215?
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.