ZIP 27370 (Trinity, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27370: 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 27370: I-85 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27370 since 2015.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 1,023 truck crashes since 2015, with 636 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-29 (4), I-73 (1) and SR-109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 10.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27370 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Randolph County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 2.3% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-85 | 5 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| I-73 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-1544 | 1 |
| Ssr-1547 Unity St | 1 |
| Ssr-1556 Welborn Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1926 Davis Ctry Rd | 1 |
| Surrett Dr | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 27370 at a glance
| Population | 15,001 |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,039 |
| Median home value | $196,625 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 27370
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27370?
Since 2015, 1,023 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (636 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27370?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27370: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27370?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27370?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27370 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Randolph County records 59.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27370?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.