ZIP 27705 (Durham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27705: 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 27705: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27705: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Durham County has recorded 1,952 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,244 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27705 is I-85, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (2), 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%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27705 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| None | 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 27705 at a glance
| Population | 49,923 |
| Density | 458 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,066 |
| Median home value | $448,747 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 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 27705
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27705?
Durham County has had 1,952 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,244 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27705?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27705 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27705?
July has the most truck crashes in Durham County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27705?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Durham County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27705 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27705?
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.