ZIP 27583 (Timberlake, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27583: 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.
What stands out in Person County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27583 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-49 (2), US-158 (1) and US-501 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27583 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Person County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 3.1% 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
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 |
| 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 27583 at a glance
| Population | 7,242 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,484 |
| Median home value | $251,530 |
| 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 27583
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27583?
243 truck crashes have been reported in Person County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 161 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27583?
Truck crashes in Person County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27583?
Since 2015, Person County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27583 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27583?
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.