ZIP 27406 (Greensboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27406: 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 27406 at a glance: 2.3× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27406 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.0 vs 1.8).
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
The worst month is June with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come US-29 (4), I-40 (3) and I-73 (3).
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 27406 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 11 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| I-73 | 3 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| Ns-96548 Garrett St | 1 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 1 |
| South Holden Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1926 Davis Ctry Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-3753 | 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 27406 at a glance
| Population | 60,651 |
| Density | 338 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,563 |
| Median home value | $205,193 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 27406
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27406?
4,518 truck crashes have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, with 70 deaths and 3,068 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27406?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27406: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27406?
Truck crashes in Guilford County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27406?
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 27406 compared 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 27406?
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.