ZIP 27343 (Semora, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27343: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Person 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 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Person County compares with North Carolina
Person County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Person County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Person County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 10.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Person County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Person County: 3.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Person County has recorded 243 truck crashes since 2015, with 161 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27343 since 2015 were spread across roads: Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd (1), Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd (1), US-501 (1) and US-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27343 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Person County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd | 1 |
| US-501 | 1 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Person County) |
|---|---|
| Durham Rd | 15 |
| N Madison Blvd | 8 |
| S Madison Blvd | 7 |
| Durham Road | 3 |
| Old Durham Rd | 3 |
| N Main St | 2 |
| S Foushee St | 2 |
| Carver Drive | 1 |
ZIP 27343 at a glance
| Population | 1,232 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,931 |
| Median home value | $447,866 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Person 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +34% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | -9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27343
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27343?
Person County has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 161 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27343?
The worst month is January: 11.9% of truck crashes in Person County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27343?
Since 2015, Person County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27343 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Person County has 51.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27343?
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.