ZIP 27249 (Gibsonville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27249: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Guilford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 27249 at a glance: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27249: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Guilford County has recorded 4,518 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,068 people injured and 70 killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27249 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-40 (3), US-29 (3) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 138 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27249 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guilford County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 2.3% 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
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 Guilford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-2719 High Rock Rd | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 27249 at a glance
| Population | 13,741 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,880 |
| Median home value | $236,233 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 182 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 344. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 27249
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27249?
4,518 truck crashes have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, with 70 deaths and 3,068 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27249?
I-85 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27249 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27249?
June has the most truck crashes in Guilford County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27249?
138 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27249 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Guilford County records 69.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27249?
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.