ZIP 27703 (Durham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27703: 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 sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 27703 at a glance: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27703: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,952 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Durham County. They injured 1,244 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27703 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-70 (3), I-540 (2) and I-85 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is August, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27703 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 2.4% 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 Durham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| I-540 | 2 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| Laurel Mountain Rd | 1 |
| North Miami Blvd | 1 |
| Renaissance Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-157 | 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 27703 at a glance
| Population | 63,458 |
| Density | 499 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,317 |
| Median home value | $378,534 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 75 to 158. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27703
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27703?
1,952 truck crashes have been reported in Durham County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 1,244 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27703?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27703 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27703?
July has the most truck crashes in Durham County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27703?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Durham County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27703 compared with North Carolina?
Durham County records 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27703?
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.