ZIP 27401 (Greensboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27401: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Guilford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 27401 at a glance: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 27401 (1.5 → 3.2).
Overview
Police reported 4,518 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guilford County since 2015: 3,068 people were injured and 70 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in 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
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-29 (4), I-40 (3) and I-73 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 138 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27401 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter 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-85 | 9 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| I-73 | 2 |
| Ns-96548 Garrett St | 1 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 1 |
| South Holden Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-3753 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
| W Market St | 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 27401 at a glance
| Population | 21,920 |
| Density | 1,461 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,972 |
| Median home value | $156,653 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
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 27401
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27401?
Since 2015, 4,518 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guilford County (3,068 injured, 70 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27401?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27401: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27401?
Truck crashes in Guilford County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27401?
Since 2015, Guilford County has reported 138 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27401 compared 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 27401?
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.