ZIP 27708 (Durham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27708: 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 27708 at a glance: I-85 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27708.
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
July has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27708 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-70 (3), I-40 (2) and SR-147 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
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 27708 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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-85 | 4 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| US-501 | 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 27708 at a glance
| Population | 3,253 |
| Density | 2,884 per sq mi |
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 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 27708
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27708?
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 27708?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27708 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27708?
July has the most truck crashes in Durham County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27708?
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 27708 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Durham County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27708?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.