ZIP 27574 (Roxboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27574: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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.
The headline for Person County: 3.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 243 crashes involving commercial trucks in Person County since 2015: 161 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27574 since 2015: SR-96 (1), Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd (1) and US-501 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27574 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Person County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Ssr-1330 Haywood Bailey Rd | 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 27574 at a glance
| Population | 14,928 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,206 |
| Median home value | $187,343 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 27574
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27574?
Person County has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 161 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27574?
January has the most truck crashes in Person County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27574?
Since 2015, Person County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27574 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Person County has 51.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27574?
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.