ZIP 27341 (Seagrove, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27341: 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 |
Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 27341: I-73 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27341: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 636 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27341 is I-73, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-134 (2), New Hope Rd (1) and Old Plank Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 33 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.6% in 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 27341 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-73; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-73 | 3 |
| SR-134 | 2 |
| New Hope Rd | 1 |
| Old Plank Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 Erect Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2845 | 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 27341 at a glance
| Population | 5,350 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,159 |
| Median home value | $143,701 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27341
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27341?
Since 2015, 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (636 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27341?
Since 2015, I-73 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27341: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27341?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27341?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27341 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 59.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27341?
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.