ZIP 27295 (Lexington, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27295: 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).
What stands out in ZIP 27295: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27295: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,241 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Davidson County. They injured 770 people and killed 43.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27295 is I-85, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-150 (3), US-64 (3) and Fairview Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27295 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davidson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Davidson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| SR-150 | 3 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| Fairview Dr | 1 |
| I-285 | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-1516 | 1 |
| Ssr-2250 Becks Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-3010 Old Us Hwy 52 | 1 |
| US-29 | 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 27295 at a glance
| Population | 39,267 |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,961 |
| Median home value | $209,361 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 55 to 102. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27295
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27295?
Since 2015, 1,241 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Davidson County (770 injured, 43 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27295?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27295 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27295?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Davidson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27295?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27295 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27295?
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.