ZIP 27292 (Lexington, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27292: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 27292: I-85 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27292 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,241 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Davidson County. They injured 770 people and killed 43.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by US-64 (3), SR-109 (2) and Fairview Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27292 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Davidson County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-109 | 2 |
| Fairview Dr | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-1002 | 1 |
| Ssr-2250 Becks Church Rd | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 27292 at a glance
| Population | 40,311 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,264 |
| Median home value | $208,639 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 102. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27292
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27292?
Davidson County has had 1,241 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 770 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27292?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27292: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27292?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Davidson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27292?
Since 2015, Davidson County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27292 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 60.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Davidson County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27292?
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.