ZIP 27253 (Graham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27253: 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 |
Alamance County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Alamance County: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alamance County since 2015: 781 people were injured and 18 were killed.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27253 is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-85 (2), SR-54 (2) and Ssr-1005 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (23%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27253 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-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 2.8% 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 Alamance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| Ssr-1005 | 2 |
| SR-1177 | 1 |
| SR-2126 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Lindley Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 Mebane Oaks Rd | 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 27253 at a glance
| Population | 33,114 |
| Density | 156 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,774 |
| Median home value | $235,170 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 27253
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27253?
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alamance County (781 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27253?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27253: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27253?
The worst month is June: 10.1% of truck crashes in Alamance County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27253?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Alamance County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27253 compare with North Carolina?
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 27253?
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.