ZIP 27573 (Roxboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27573: 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 |
Person County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: 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
Person County has recorded 243 truck crashes since 2015, with 161 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (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.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27573 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd (1), Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27573 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Person County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1340 Concord Ceffo Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
| US-501 | 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 27573 at a glance
| Population | 11,537 |
| Density | 257 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,736 |
| Median home value | $157,790 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 27573
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27573?
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Person County (161 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27573?
Since 2015, SR-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27573: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27573?
January has the most truck crashes in Person County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27573?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Person County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27573 compared with North Carolina?
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 27573?
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.