ZIP 27807 (Bailey, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27807: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nash 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
19 of 816 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nash County compares with North Carolina
Nash County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nash County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Nash County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Nash County at a glance: 3.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Nash County has recorded 816 truck crashes since 2015, with 561 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27807 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-64 (3), SR-42 (2) and US-264 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27807 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nash County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Nash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 5 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| US-264 | 2 |
| Old Bailey Rd | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1131 New Sandy Hill Church | 1 |
| Ssr-1996 Bloomery Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nash County) |
|---|---|
| N Wesleyan Blvd | 28 |
| S Wesleyan Blvd | 19 |
| N Church St | 11 |
| Sunset Ave | 10 |
| Benvenue Rd | 7 |
| S Church St | 5 |
| Benvenue Road | 4 |
| N Winstead Ave | 4 |
ZIP 27807 at a glance
| Population | 5,958 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,382 |
| Median home value | $166,814 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nash 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 | 49 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 59 | +21% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 69 | +16% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | -4% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27807
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27807?
816 truck crashes have been reported in Nash County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 561 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27807?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27807: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27807?
Truck crashes in Nash County peak in June, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27807?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nash County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27807 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Nash County has 71.8 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27807?
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.