ZIP 27557 (Middlesex, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27557: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nash 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
19 of 816 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nash County compares with North Carolina
Nash County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nash County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Nash County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Nash County: 3.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Nash County has recorded 816 truck crashes since 2015, with 561 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% 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
Within this area, US-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-231 (1), SR-39 (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27557 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Nash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1131 New Sandy Hill Church | 1 |
| US-264 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nash County) |
|---|---|
| N Wesleyan Blvd | 28 |
| S Wesleyan Blvd | 19 |
| N Church St | 11 |
| Sunset Ave | 10 |
| Benvenue Rd | 7 |
| S Church St | 5 |
| Benvenue Road | 4 |
| N Winstead Ave | 4 |
ZIP 27557 at a glance
| Population | 8,657 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,541 |
| Median home value | $198,876 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nash 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 | 49 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 59 | +21% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 69 | +16% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | -4% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27557
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27557?
Nash County has had 816 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 561 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27557?
NHTSA data shows US-64 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27557 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27557?
The worst month is June: 11.2% of truck crashes in Nash County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27557?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Nash County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27557 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Nash County has 71.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27557?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.