ZIP 27301 (McLeansville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guilford 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 Guilford County compares with North Carolina
Guilford County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guilford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guilford County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Guilford County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Guilford County: 2.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Guilford County has recorded 4,518 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,068 people injured and 70 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27301 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-85 (5), US-29 (5), I-40 (4), Ns-96548 Garrett St (1) and S Elm-Eugene St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 138 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27301 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Guilford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| US-29 | 5 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| Ns-96548 Garrett St | 1 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 1 |
| Ssr-2719 High Rock Rd | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
| Wolfe Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guilford County) |
|---|---|
| W Wendover Av | 102 |
| W Market St | 93 |
| Battleground Av | 51 |
| W Gate City Blvd | 48 |
| Eastchester Dr | 38 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 35 |
| W Friendly Av | 35 |
| S Holden Rd | 30 |
ZIP 27301 at a glance
| Population | 11,067 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,824 |
| Median home value | $261,355 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guilford 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 | 182 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 269 | +48% | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 392 | +45% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 344 | -12% | 6.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 182 a year in the 1990s and 344 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27301
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27301?
4,518 truck crashes have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, with 70 deaths and 3,068 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27301?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Guilford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27301?
Since 2015, Guilford County has reported 138 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27301 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 69.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guilford County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27301?
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.