ZIP 27377 (Whitsett, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27377: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guilford 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Guilford County compares with North Carolina
Guilford County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guilford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guilford County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 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) | 22.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Guilford County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Guilford County: 2.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 4,518 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guilford County since 2015: 3,068 people were injured and 70 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27377 since 2015: I-40 (5), I-85 (5), US-29 (2), SR-54 (1) and US-421 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
138 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27377 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 2.3% 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
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 Guilford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-85 | 5 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guilford County) |
|---|---|
| W Wendover Av | 102 |
| W Market St | 93 |
| Battleground Av | 51 |
| W Gate City Blvd | 48 |
| Eastchester Dr | 38 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 35 |
| W Friendly Av | 35 |
| S Holden Rd | 30 |
ZIP 27377 at a glance
| Population | 10,885 |
| Density | 163 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,181 |
| Median home value | $300,980 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guilford 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 | 182 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 269 | +48% | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 392 | +45% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 344 | -12% | 6.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 182 to 344. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27377
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27377?
4,518 truck crashes have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, with 70 deaths and 3,068 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27377?
Truck crashes in Guilford County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27377?
Garbage trucks were involved in 138 reported crashes in Guilford County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27377 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Guilford County has 69.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27377?
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.