ZIP 27856 (Nashville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27856: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nash County: 3.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27856 is I-95, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-64 (2), Old Bailey Rd (1) and Pva Sunset Ave (1).
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 27856 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment 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 Nash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| Old Bailey Rd | 1 |
| Pva Sunset Ave | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 W Castalia 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 27856 at a glance
| Population | 17,081 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,510 |
| Median home value | $193,033 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27856
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27856?
Nash County has had 816 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 561 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27856?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27856: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27856?
Truck crashes in Nash County peak in June, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27856?
Since 2015, Nash County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27856 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nash County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27856?
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.