ZIP 27523 (Apex, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27523: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chatham 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 685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chatham County compares with North Carolina
Chatham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chatham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Chatham County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Chatham County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 685 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chatham County. They injured 373 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27523 since 2015 were spread across roads: Ns-96051 Cornerstone Dr (1), Renaissance Pkwy (1), SR-751 (1), Ssr-1107 Stagecoach Rd (1) and Ssr-1109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27523 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chatham County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ns-96051 Cornerstone Dr | 1 |
| Renaissance Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-751 | 1 |
| Ssr-1107 Stagecoach Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chatham County) |
|---|---|
| E 11Th St | 8 |
| E Eleventh St | 5 |
| E Raleigh St | 3 |
| East Eleventh St | 3 |
| E 3Rd St | 2 |
| East Eleventh Street | 2 |
| Progress Blvd | 2 |
| S Chatham Ave | 2 |
ZIP 27523 at a glance
| Population | 20,269 |
| Density | 203 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,625 |
| Median home value | $662,361 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chatham 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 | 34 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | -2% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 53 | +59% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 52 | -2% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27523
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27523?
Since 2015, 685 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chatham County (373 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27523?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Chatham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27523?
Since 2015, Chatham County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27523 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Chatham County has 69.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27523?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.