ZIP 27587 (Wake Forest, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27587: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wake 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
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wake County compares with North Carolina
Wake County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Wake County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 27587: SR-98 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27587 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 6,415 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wake County since 2015: 3,996 people were injured and 66 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
SR-98 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27587 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (3), New Falls Of Neuse Rd. (1) and SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 168 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27587 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wake County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-98, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wake County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Wake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 4 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| New Falls Of Neuse Rd. | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Ssr- 1005 Six Forks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1718 Rock Spring Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2005 Honeycutt Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2108 E Millbrook Rd | 1 |
| US-401 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wake County) |
|---|---|
| Capital Blvd | 254 |
| Glenwood Ave | 137 |
| New Bern Ave | 62 |
| Wake Forest Rd | 50 |
| E Williams St | 47 |
| Wade Ave | 39 |
| Knightdale Blvd | 37 |
| S Wilmington St | 37 |
ZIP 27587 at a glance
| Population | 82,886 |
| Density | 304 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,743 |
| Median home value | $502,576 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wake 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 | 164 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 302 | +84% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 552 | +83% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 486 | -12% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 164 to 486. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27587
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27587?
Wake County has had 6,415 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,996 people and killing 66.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27587?
NHTSA data shows SR-98 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27587 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27587?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Wake County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27587?
Garbage trucks were involved in 168 reported crashes in Wake County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27587 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wake County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27587?
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.