ZIP 27252 (Goldston, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27252: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chatham 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 of 685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chatham County compares with North Carolina
Chatham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chatham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Chatham County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Chatham County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 685 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chatham County. They injured 373 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-421 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27252 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-42 (1), Ssr-1005 Bonlee Bennett Rd (1) and Ssr-1318 Steel Bridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27252 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-421, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 5 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Bonlee Bennett Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1318 Steel Bridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chatham County) |
|---|---|
| E 11Th St | 8 |
| E Eleventh St | 5 |
| E Raleigh St | 3 |
| East Eleventh St | 3 |
| E 3Rd St | 2 |
| East Eleventh Street | 2 |
| Progress Blvd | 2 |
| S Chatham Ave | 2 |
ZIP 27252 at a glance
| Population | 1,425 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,435 |
| Median home value | $172,158 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chatham 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 | 34 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | -2% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 53 | +59% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 52 | -2% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27252
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27252?
Since 2015, 685 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chatham County (373 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27252?
NHTSA data shows US-421 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27252 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27252?
Truck crashes in Chatham County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27252?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Chatham County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27252 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chatham County has 69.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27252?
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.