ZIP 27565 (Oxford, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27565: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Granville 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 510 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Granville County compares with North Carolina
Granville County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Granville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Granville County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Granville County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Granville County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 510 crashes involving commercial trucks in Granville County since 2015: 383 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
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 27565 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-85 (3), SR-96 (3), US-158 (3) and Range Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27565 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Granville County.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.7% 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
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 Granville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| US-158 | 3 |
| Range Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Granville County) |
|---|---|
| Mlk Jr Ave | 6 |
| Central Ave | 3 |
| Gate 1 Rd | 3 |
| Gate 1 Road | 3 |
| Gate 2 Rd | 3 |
| E Wilton Ave | 2 |
| Food Lion Distribution | 2 |
| Gate Two Rd | 2 |
ZIP 27565 at a glance
| Population | 23,826 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,432 |
| Median home value | $199,907 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Granville 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 | 31 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 32 | +2% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 41 | +26% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 40 | -2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27565
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27565?
Since 2015, 510 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Granville County (383 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27565?
The worst month is May: 9.4% of truck crashes in Granville County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27565?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Granville County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27565 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Granville County has 71.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27565?
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.