ZIP 27509 (Butner, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27509: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Granville 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
10 of 510 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Granville County compares with North Carolina
Granville County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Granville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Granville County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Granville County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Granville County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 510 crashes involving commercial trucks in Granville County since 2015: 383 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27509 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Range Rd (1), SR-1004 (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27509 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Granville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| Range Rd | 1 |
| SR-1004 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Old Oxford Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1138 Culbreth Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1718 Rock Spring Church Rd | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Granville County) |
|---|---|
| Mlk Jr Ave | 6 |
| Central Ave | 3 |
| Gate 1 Rd | 3 |
| Gate 1 Road | 3 |
| Gate 2 Rd | 3 |
| E Wilton Ave | 2 |
| Food Lion Distribution | 2 |
| Gate Two Rd | 2 |
ZIP 27509 at a glance
| Population | 7,766 |
| Density | 204 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,136 |
| Median home value | $202,099 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Granville 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 | 31 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 32 | +2% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 41 | +26% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 40 | -2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27509
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27509?
510 truck crashes have been reported in Granville County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 383 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27509?
I-85 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27509 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27509?
May has the most truck crashes in Granville County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27509?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Granville County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27509 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Granville County records 71.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27509?
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.