ZIP 27316 (Ramseur, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27316: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
10.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with North Carolina
Randolph County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 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) | 27.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Randolph County: 2.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 636 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27316 since 2015: SR-42 (1), Ssr-1005 Bonlee Bennett Rd (1), Ssr-2222 Foxworth Rd (1), Ssr-2628 Parks Xrds Church Rd (1) and Ssr-2668 Reed Creek Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is September, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 10.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27316 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 Bonlee Bennett Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2222 Foxworth Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2628 Parks Xrds Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2668 Reed Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| N Main St | 6 |
| S Main St | 5 |
| Archdale Rd | 4 |
| Bank St | 4 |
| Cheyenne Dr | 3 |
| E Dixie Dr | 3 |
| E Swannanoa Ave | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
ZIP 27316 at a glance
| Population | 7,084 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,727 |
| Median home value | $151,907 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 56 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 83 | +33% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 76 | -8% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 56 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27316
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27316?
Since 2015, 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (636 injured, 28 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27316?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27316?
33 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27316 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 59.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27316?
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.