ZIP 27503 (Bahama, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27503: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Durham 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 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Durham County compares with North Carolina
Durham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Durham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Durham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Durham County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 27503: I-85 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27503.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,952 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Durham County. They injured 1,244 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27503 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1004 (1), SR-157 (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27503 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Durham 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 August; review collection routes for that month.
- 2.4% 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 Durham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| SR-1004 | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Old Oxford Rd | 1 |
| US-501 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Durham County) |
|---|---|
| S Miami Blvd | 49 |
| N Roxboro St | 34 |
| Holloway St | 22 |
| S Roxboro St | 19 |
| N Duke St | 19 |
| Angier Ave | 19 |
| Tw Alexander Dr | 18 |
| Erwin Rd | 15 |
ZIP 27503 at a glance
| Population | 5,374 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,425 |
| Median home value | $396,688 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Durham 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 | 75 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 102 | +36% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 143 | +39% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 158 | +11% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 75 a year in the 1990s and 158 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27503
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27503?
Since 2015, 1,952 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Durham County (1,244 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27503?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27503 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27503?
The worst month is July: 9.3% of truck crashes in Durham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27503?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Durham County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27503 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Durham County records 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27503?
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.