ZIP 27291 (Leasburg, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27291: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caswell 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
4 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caswell County compares with North Carolina
Caswell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caswell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caswell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Caswell County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Caswell County at a glance: 5.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Caswell County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27291 happened on SR-49 (2), SR-86 (1) and Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27291 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caswell County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Caswell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caswell County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 1 |
| Points Grocery | 1 |
ZIP 27291 at a glance
| Population | 1,656 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,610 |
| Median home value | $298,128 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caswell 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -34% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -8% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27291
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27291?
142 truck crashes have been reported in Caswell County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 86 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27291?
Truck crashes in Caswell County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27291?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caswell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27291 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Caswell County has 55.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27291?
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.