ZIP 27374 (Welcome, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27374: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Davidson 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Davidson County compares with North Carolina
Davidson County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davidson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Davidson County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Davidson County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 27374 at a glance: I-85 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27374.
Overview
Davidson County has recorded 1,241 truck crashes since 2015, with 770 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-109 (3), SR-150 (3) and US-29 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27374 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Davidson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-109 | 3 |
| SR-150 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| I-285 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| Fairview Dr | 1 |
| Overdale Rd | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-1516 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davidson County) |
|---|---|
| Randolph St | 20 |
| Cotton Grove Rd | 12 |
| Winston Rd | 12 |
| S Main St | 10 |
| National Highway | 6 |
| Liberty Dr | 6 |
| Blair St | 6 |
| Unity St | 5 |
ZIP 27374 at a glance
| Population | 105 |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davidson 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 | 55 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 86 | +57% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 98 | +14% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 102 | +4% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 55 to 102. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27374
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27374?
1,241 truck crashes have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 770 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27374?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27374 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27374?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Davidson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27374?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27374 compared with North Carolina?
Davidson County records 60.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27374?
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.