ZIP 27704 (Durham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27704: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Durham County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 27704 at a glance: I-85 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27704 since 2015.
Overview
Durham County has recorded 1,952 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,244 people injured and 23 killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27704 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-70 (3), SR-147 (2) and US-501 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27704 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Durham County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-85 | 5 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| North Miami Blvd | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Old Oxford Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1959 S Miami Blvd | 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 27704 at a glance
| Population | 40,102 |
| Density | 374 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,668 |
| Median home value | $306,727 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27704
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27704?
Durham County has had 1,952 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,244 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27704?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27704 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27704?
July has the most truck crashes in Durham County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27704?
Since 2015, Durham County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27704 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Durham County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27704?
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.