ZIP 27376 (West End, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27376: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Moore 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
19 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moore County compares with North Carolina
Moore County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moore County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Moore County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Moore County: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Moore County has recorded 539 truck crashes since 2015, with 383 people injured and 34 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-211 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27376 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-22 (2), SR-24 (2) and US-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27376 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-211, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-211 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| Ssr-1229 Carthage Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1803 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moore County) |
|---|---|
| Central Dr | 4 |
| Dowd | 3 |
| Morganton Rd | 3 |
| South St | 3 |
| Hamilton Beach Brands | 2 |
| Mcreynolds St | 2 |
| Midland Rd | 2 |
| Monroe St | 2 |
ZIP 27376 at a glance
| Population | 9,317 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,598 |
| Median home value | $350,416 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moore 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +40% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +39% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | -5% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27376
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27376?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moore County (383 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27376?
Since 2015, SR-211 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27376: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27376?
Truck crashes in Moore County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27376?
Since 2015, Moore County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27376 compared with North Carolina?
Moore County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27376?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.