ZIP 27340 (Saxapahaw, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alamance 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 Alamance County compares with North Carolina
Alamance County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alamance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alamance County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Alamance County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Alamance County at a glance: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alamance County since 2015: 781 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27340 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Ssr-1005 (2), I-85 (1) and SR-1177 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is July, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27340 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Alamance County.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Alamance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| Ssr-1005 | 2 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| SR-1177 | 1 |
| SR-2126 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Lindley Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 Mebane Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1928 Jimmie Kerr Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alamance County) |
|---|---|
| Jimmie Kerr Rd | 45 |
| S Mebane St | 11 |
| Huffman Mill Rd | 10 |
| University Dr | 8 |
| Trollingwood Rd | 8 |
| Trollingwood Hawf | 8 |
| Mebane Oaks Rd | 8 |
| Trollingwood Haw | 6 |
ZIP 27340 at a glance
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 31% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alamance 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 | 44 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 80 | +85% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 103 | +29% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 101 | -2% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27340
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27340?
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alamance County (781 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27340?
I-40 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27340 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27340?
June has the most truck crashes in Alamance County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27340?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alamance County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27340 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 57.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alamance County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27340?
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.