ZIP 27311 (Pelham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27311: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Caswell County is lower 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
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caswell County. They injured 86 people and killed 8.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-86 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Ssr-1300 Park Springs Rd (1), Ssr-1372 S Nunnally Rd (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27311 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-86, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Caswell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 2 |
| Ssr-1300 Park Springs Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1372 S Nunnally Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 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 27311 at a glance
| Population | 3,842 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,044 |
| Median home value | $128,702 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 27311
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27311?
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caswell County (86 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27311?
NHTSA data shows SR-86 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27311 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27311?
May has the most truck crashes in Caswell County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27311?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caswell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27311 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Caswell County has 55.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27311?
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.