ZIP 27302 (Mebane, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27302: 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 stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Alamance County: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alamance County. They injured 781 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27302 since 2015: I-40 (3), I-85 (3), SR-49 (3), SR-86 (2) and SR-2126 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (23% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27302 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Alamance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-86 | 2 |
| SR-2126 | 1 |
| Ssr-1928 Jimmie Kerr Rd | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 27302 at a glance
| Population | 35,418 |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,819 |
| Median home value | $305,977 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27302
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27302?
Alamance County has had 1,242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 781 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27302?
The worst month is June: 10.1% of truck crashes in Alamance County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27302?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alamance County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27302 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27302?
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.