ZIP 27502 (Apex, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27502: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wake 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
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wake County compares with North Carolina
Wake County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Wake County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 27502: SR-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27502: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 6,415 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wake County since 2015: 3,996 people were injured and 66 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Ns-96051 Cornerstone Dr (1), SR-751 (1) and Ssr-1101 Piney Grove Wilbon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 168 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27502 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 2 |
| Ns-96051 Cornerstone Dr | 1 |
| SR-751 | 1 |
| Ssr-1101 Piney Grove Wilbon Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1379 Penny Rd | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wake County) |
|---|---|
| Capital Blvd | 254 |
| Glenwood Ave | 137 |
| New Bern Ave | 62 |
| Wake Forest Rd | 50 |
| E Williams St | 47 |
| Wade Ave | 39 |
| Knightdale Blvd | 37 |
| S Wilmington St | 37 |
ZIP 27502 at a glance
| Population | 48,530 |
| Density | 661 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $143,922 |
| Median home value | $548,905 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wake 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 | 164 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 302 | +84% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 552 | +83% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 486 | -12% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 164 a year in the 1990s and 486 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27502
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27502?
Since 2015, 6,415 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wake County (3,996 injured, 66 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27502?
NHTSA data shows SR-55 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27502 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27502?
June has the most truck crashes in Wake County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27502?
168 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wake County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27502 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Wake County has 45.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27502?
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.