ZIP 27937 (Gates, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27937: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gates 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 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gates County compares with North Carolina
Gates County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gates County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gates County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.87 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 75% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Gates County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Gates County at a glance: 7.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Gates County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Ssr-1212 Reynoldson Rd (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Gates County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27937 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gates County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-13 | 3 |
| Ssr-1212 Reynoldson Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
ZIP 27937 at a glance
| Population | 2,936 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,086 |
| Median home value | $161,485 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gates 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +2% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -11% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27937
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27937?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gates County (102 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27937?
US-13 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27937 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27937?
February has the most truck crashes in Gates County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27937?
Since 2015, Gates County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27937 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gates County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27937?
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.