ZIP 27537 (Henderson, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27537: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vance 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
7 of 406 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vance County compares with North Carolina
Vance County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vance County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Vance County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Vance County at a glance: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 406 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vance County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27537 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (2), Ssr-1304 Dabney Rd (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27537 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 5.1% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 4 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Ssr-1304 Dabney Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vance County) |
|---|---|
| W Andrews Ave | 9 |
| Dabney Dr | 7 |
| E Andrews Ave | 4 |
| Ruin Creek Rd | 4 |
| North Cooper Dr | 3 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| Parham Rd | 2 |
| Raleigh Rd | 2 |
ZIP 27537 at a glance
| Population | 24,708 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,834 |
| Median home value | $159,961 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vance 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 | 24 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 25 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 34 | +36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27537
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27537?
406 truck crashes have been reported in Vance County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 284 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27537?
I-85 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27537 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27537?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Vance County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27537?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vance County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27537 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Vance County records 88.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27537?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.