ZIP 27407 (Greensboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27407: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 27407 at a glance: I-85 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27407.
Overview
Guilford County has recorded 4,518 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,068 people injured and 70 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
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 (8). Next come I-40 (6), US-29 (4) and I-73 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
138 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27407 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.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Guilford County.
- 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
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 | 8 |
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| I-73 | 3 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| Ns-96548 Garrett St | 1 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 1 |
| SR-1850 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 27407 at a glance
| Population | 51,697 |
| Density | 678 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,427 |
| Median home value | $220,918 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27407
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27407?
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 27407?
I-85 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27407 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27407?
Truck crashes in Guilford County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27407?
138 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guilford County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27407 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 27407?
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.