ZIP 27239 (Denton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27239: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Davidson 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Davidson County compares with North Carolina
Davidson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davidson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Davidson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Davidson County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Davidson County: 13.2% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.5% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,241 crashes involving commercial trucks in Davidson County since 2015: 770 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
1.9% 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 27239 happened on SR-1002 (1) and SR-109 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27239 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davidson County.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Davidson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Davidson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1002 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davidson County) |
|---|---|
| Randolph St | 20 |
| Cotton Grove Rd | 12 |
| Winston Rd | 12 |
| S Main St | 10 |
| National Highway | 6 |
| Liberty Dr | 6 |
| Blair St | 6 |
| Unity St | 5 |
ZIP 27239 at a glance
| Population | 7,954 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,630 |
| Median home value | $206,886 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davidson 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 | 55 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 86 | +57% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 98 | +14% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 102 | +4% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 55 a year in the 1990s and 102 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27239
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27239?
1,241 truck crashes have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 770 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27239?
Truck crashes in Davidson County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27239?
Since 2015, Davidson County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27239 compare with North Carolina?
Davidson County records 60.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27239?
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.