ZIP 27313 (Pleasant Garden, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27313: 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 runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 27313 at a glance: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27313: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,518 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guilford County. They injured 3,068 people and killed 70.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a 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
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-73 (3), US-29 (3) and I-40 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 138 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27313 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guilford County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Guilford County.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Guilford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| I-73 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| Ns-96548 Garrett St | 1 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 1 |
| South Holden Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1926 Davis Ctry 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 27313 at a glance
| Population | 7,781 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,875 |
| Median home value | $235,781 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27313
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27313?
Since 2015, 4,518 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guilford County (3,068 injured, 70 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27313?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27313: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27313?
Truck crashes in Guilford County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27313?
Since 2015, Guilford County has reported 138 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27313 compared 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 27313?
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.