ZIP 27522 (Creedmoor, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27522: 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 sits below North Carolina on 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.
What stands out in Granville County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 510 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Granville County. They injured 383 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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 27522 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-56 (2), SR-1004 (1) and SR-98 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27522 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 Granville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| SR-1004 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 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 27522 at a glance
| Population | 13,083 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,094 |
| Median home value | $267,039 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27522
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27522?
Granville County has had 510 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 383 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27522?
I-85 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27522 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27522?
The worst month is May: 9.4% of truck crashes in Granville County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27522?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Granville County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27522 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Granville County has 71.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27522?
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.