ZIP 27305 (Milton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27305: 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).
What stands out in Caswell County: 5.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 142 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caswell County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27305 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-86 (3), US-58 (3), CR-1299 (1), Kentuck Red (1) and Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27305 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caswell County.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Caswell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 3 |
| US-58 | 3 |
| CR-1299 | 1 |
| Kentuck Red | 1 |
| Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caswell County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 1 |
| Points Grocery | 1 |
ZIP 27305 at a glance
| Population | 1,397 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,541 |
| Median home value | $136,641 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27305
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27305?
142 truck crashes have been reported in Caswell County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 86 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27305?
Truck crashes in Caswell County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27305?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Caswell County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27305 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 55.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caswell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27305?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.