ZIP 27701 (Durham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Durham 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Durham County compares with North Carolina
Durham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Durham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Durham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Durham County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 27701: US-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27701: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Durham County has recorded 1,952 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,244 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-85 (2), SR-147 (2) and US-501 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Durham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 3 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| I-540 | 1 |
| North Miami Blvd | 1 |
| Renaissance Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Durham County) |
|---|---|
| S Miami Blvd | 49 |
| N Roxboro St | 34 |
| Holloway St | 22 |
| S Roxboro St | 19 |
| N Duke St | 19 |
| Angier Ave | 19 |
| Tw Alexander Dr | 18 |
| Erwin Rd | 15 |
ZIP 27701 at a glance
| Population | 24,793 |
| Density | 1,824 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,740 |
| Median home value | $508,472 |
| Home ownership | 30% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Durham 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 | 75 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 102 | +36% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 143 | +39% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 158 | +11% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 75 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 158. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 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 27701
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27701?
Since 2015, 1,952 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Durham County (1,244 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27701?
US-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27701 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27701?
The worst month is July: 9.3% of truck crashes in Durham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27701?
Since 2015, Durham County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27701 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Durham County records 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27701?
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.