ZIP 27233 (Climax, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27233: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
10.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with North Carolina
Randolph County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 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) | 27.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Randolph County: 2.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 636 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27233 happened on I-73 (3), I-85 (3), SR-62 (2), US-421 (2) and Ssr-1101 County Line Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is September, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 10.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27233 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-73 | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| Ssr-1101 County Line Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1926 Davis Ctry Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-3753 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| N Main St | 6 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Archdale Rd | 4 |
| Bank St | 4 |
| Cheyenne Dr | 3 |
| E Dixie Dr | 3 |
| E Swannanoa Ave | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
ZIP 27233 at a glance
| Population | 3,178 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,819 |
| Median home value | $256,324 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 56 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 83 | +33% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 76 | -8% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27233
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27233?
Randolph County has had 1,023 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 636 people and killing 28.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27233?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27233?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27233 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 59.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27233?
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.