ZIP 27320 (Reidsville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockingham 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
14 of 558 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockingham County compares with North Carolina
Rockingham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockingham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rockingham County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Rockingham County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Rockingham County has recorded 558 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27320 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-87 (2), US-29 (2), Freeway Dr (1), SR-14 (1) and Ssr-2544 E Morehead St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27320 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| Freeway Dr | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| Ssr-2544 E Morehead St | 1 |
| Ssr-2719 High Rock Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| Freeway Dr | 18 |
| S Scales St | 6 |
| Barnes St | 6 |
| S Van Buren Rd | 3 |
| Van Buren Rd | 3 |
| W Harrison St | 3 |
| Academy St | 2 |
| Carroll Street | 2 |
ZIP 27320 at a glance
| Population | 38,896 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,647 |
| Median home value | $176,940 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockingham 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 | 40 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | -11% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 47 | +33% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 43 | -9% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27320
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27320?
Rockingham County has had 558 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 36.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27320?
Truck crashes in Rockingham County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27320?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockingham County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27320 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rockingham County has 51.1 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27320?
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.