ZIP 27412 (Greensboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27412: 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 27412: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27412 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 2.0).
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27412 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (5), US-29 (5) and I-73 (2).
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 27412 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
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 | 10 |
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-29 | 5 |
| I-73 | 2 |
| Ns-96548 Garrett St | 1 |
| S Elm-Eugene St | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 27412 at a glance
| Population | 3,055 |
| Density | 3,970 per sq mi |
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 27412
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27412?
Guilford County has had 4,518 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,068 people and killing 70.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27412?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27412 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27412?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Guilford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27412?
Since 2015, Guilford County has reported 138 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27412 compare with North Carolina?
Guilford County records 69.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27412?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.