ZIP 27610 (Raleigh, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27610: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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).
The headline for ZIP 27610: I-40 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27610 since 2015.
Overview
Wake County has recorded 6,415 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,996 people injured and 66 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27610 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-440 (4), US-64 (4) and US-401 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 168 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27610 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wake County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wake County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-440 | 4 |
| US-64 | 4 |
| US-401 | 3 |
| Atlantic Ave | 1 |
| I-87 | 1 |
| Poole Rd | 1 |
| Six Forks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr- 1005 Six Forks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Old Stage Rd | 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 27610 at a glance
| Population | 81,419 |
| Density | 696 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,932 |
| Median home value | $289,929 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 164 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 486. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 27610
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27610?
Since 2015, 6,415 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wake County (3,996 injured, 66 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27610?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27610: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27610?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Wake County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27610?
168 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wake County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27610 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 27610?
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.