ZIP 27513 (Cary, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27513: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 27513: I-40 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27513 since 2015.
Overview
Wake County has recorded 6,415 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,996 people injured and 66 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-440 (3), US-70 (3) and I-540 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 168 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27513 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wake County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| I-440 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| I-540 | 2 |
| Laurel Mountain Rd | 1 |
| Ns-96051 Cornerstone Dr | 1 |
| SR-751 | 1 |
| Six Forks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1379 Penny Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1820 Lead Mine Rd | 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 27513 at a glance
| Population | 46,979 |
| Density | 1,106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $121,989 |
| Median home value | $519,764 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 27513
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27513?
6,415 truck crashes have been reported in Wake County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 3,996 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27513?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27513 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27513?
Truck crashes in Wake County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27513?
Since 2015, Wake County has reported 168 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27513 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wake County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27513?
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.