ZIP 27379 (Yanceyville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27379: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caswell 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
4 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caswell County compares with North Carolina
Caswell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caswell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caswell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Caswell County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Caswell County at a glance: 5.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Caswell County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27379 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-86 (2), Ssr-1300 Park Springs Rd (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27379 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Caswell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 2 |
| Ssr-1300 Park Springs Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caswell County) |
|---|---|
| Main St | 1 |
| Points Grocery | 1 |
ZIP 27379 at a glance
| Population | 4,479 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,472 |
| Median home value | $169,064 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caswell 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -34% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -8% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 27379
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27379?
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caswell County (86 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27379?
The worst month is May: 11.3% of truck crashes in Caswell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27379?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caswell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27379 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 55.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caswell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27379?
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.