ZIP 27559 (Moncure, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27559: 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 |
Chatham County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Chatham County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 685 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chatham County since 2015: 373 people were injured and 10 were killed.
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%).
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27559 happened on CR-1916 (1), SR-42 (1), US-1 (1), US-15 (1) and US-421 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27559 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1916 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 27559 at a glance
| Population | 2,312 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,490 |
| Median home value | $488,299 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 27559
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27559?
685 truck crashes have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 373 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27559?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Chatham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27559?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27559 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chatham County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27559?
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.