ZIP 27541 (Hurdle Mills, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27541: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Person 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 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Person County compares with North Carolina
Person County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Person County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Person County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 10.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Person County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Person County at a glance: 3.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Person County. They injured 161 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27541 is SR-49, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-86 (2), SR-57 (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27541 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Person County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-86 | 2 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Person County) |
|---|---|
| Durham Rd | 15 |
| N Madison Blvd | 8 |
| S Madison Blvd | 7 |
| Durham Road | 3 |
| Old Durham Rd | 3 |
| N Main St | 2 |
| S Foushee St | 2 |
| Carver Drive | 1 |
ZIP 27541 at a glance
| Population | 3,399 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,305 |
| Median home value | $238,472 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Person 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +34% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27541
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27541?
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Person County (161 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27541?
Since 2015, SR-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27541: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27541?
Truck crashes in Person County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27541?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Person County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27541 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Person County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27541?
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.