ZIP 27405 (Greensboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27405: 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 ZIP 27405: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27405: 1.2 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Guilford County has recorded 4,518 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,068 people injured and 70 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27405 is I-85, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-29 (5), I-40 (4) and Ns-96548 Garrett St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 138 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27405 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guilford County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Guilford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| US-29 | 5 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| Ns-96548 Garrett St | 1 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 1 |
| South Holden Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-3753 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
| Wolfe Rd | 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 27405 at a glance
| Population | 54,303 |
| Density | 668 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,431 |
| Median home value | $173,000 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 182 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 344. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 27405
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27405?
4,518 truck crashes have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, with 70 deaths and 3,068 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27405?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27405 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27405?
June has the most truck crashes in Guilford County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27405?
138 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27405 compare with North Carolina?
Guilford County records 69.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27405?
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.