ZIP 27712 (Durham, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27712: 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 27712: I-85 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27712 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,952 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Durham County. They injured 1,244 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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 27712 is I-85, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-147 (2), US-501 (2) and None (1).
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).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27712 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| US-501 | 2 |
| None | 1 |
| North Miami Blvd | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| Ssr-1004 Old Oxford Rd | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 27712 at a glance
| Population | 24,299 |
| Density | 282 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,331 |
| Median home value | $370,707 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 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 27712
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27712?
1,952 truck crashes have been reported in Durham County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 1,244 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27712?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27712 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27712?
The worst month is July: 9.3% of truck crashes in Durham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27712?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Durham County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27712 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27712?
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.