ZIP 27599 (Chapel Hill, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27599: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
15 of 1,142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with North Carolina
Orange County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Orange County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Orange County at a glance: 4.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,142 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orange County. They injured 655 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.7% 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 27599 since 2015: I-40 (2), US-501 (2), Renaissance Pkwy (1), SR-1177 (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27599 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 2 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| Renaissance Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-1177 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-751 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| Ssr-1107 Stagecoach Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| E Franklin St | 9 |
| Mt Carmel Church Rd | 4 |
| S Columbia St | 4 |
| Cornelius St | 3 |
| Pittsboro St | 3 |
| S Churton St | 3 |
| S Estes Dr | 3 |
| Smith Level Rd | 3 |
ZIP 27599 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 44 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 58 | +30% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 81 | +42% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 97 | +20% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27599
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27599?
Orange County has had 1,142 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 655 people and killing 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27599?
The worst month is February: 10.3% of truck crashes in Orange County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27599?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orange County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27599 compare with North Carolina?
Orange County records 63.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27599?
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.