ZIP 27408 (Greensboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27408: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 27408: I-85 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27408 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 4,518 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guilford County since 2015: 3,068 people were injured and 70 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27408 is I-85, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-40 (7), US-29 (4) and I-73 (3).
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 27408 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| I-40 | 7 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| I-73 | 3 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| Ns-96548 Garrett St | 1 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 1 |
| South Holden Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2085 | 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 27408 at a glance
| Population | 16,519 |
| Density | 830 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,862 |
| Median home value | $375,307 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27408
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27408?
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 27408?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27408: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27408?
Truck crashes in Guilford County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27408?
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 27408 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 69.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guilford County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27408?
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.