ZIP 27707 (Durham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27707: 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 runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 27707: US-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27707: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,952 crashes involving commercial trucks in Durham County since 2015: 1,244 people were injured and 23 were 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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). After it: 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%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27707 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 27707 at a glance
| Population | 51,274 |
| Density | 956 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,406 |
| Median home value | $401,337 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 27707
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27707?
Since 2015, 1,952 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Durham County (1,244 injured, 23 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27707?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27707 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27707?
Truck crashes in Durham County peak in July, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27707?
Since 2015, Durham County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27707 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27707?
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.