ZIP 27709 (Durham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27709: 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 runs above North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 27709 at a glance: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27709: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Durham County has recorded 1,952 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,244 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27709 is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-70 (4), I-540 (2) and SR-147 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27709 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Durham County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 2.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-40 | 5 |
| US-70 | 4 |
| I-540 | 2 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| North Miami Blvd | 1 |
| Ns-96051 Cornerstone Dr | 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 27709 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 75 a year in the 1990s and 158 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 27709
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27709?
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 27709?
I-40 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27709 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27709?
Truck crashes in Durham County peak in July, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27709?
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 27709 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Durham County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27709?
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.