Chowan County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chowan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chowan County compares with North Carolina
Chowan County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chowan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chowan County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Chowan County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Chowan County: February 14.3% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chowan County. They injured 47 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (1.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Chowan County since 2015: SR-32 (1) and US-17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Chowan County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chowan County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chowan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chowan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chowan County) |
|---|---|
| N Broad St | 3 |
| Virginia Rd | 2 |
| Cabarrus Street | 1 |
| Claire Dr | 1 |
| E Albemarle St | 1 |
| East Freemason St | 1 |
| Kimberly Dr | 1 |
| N Broard St | 1 |
Chowan County at a glance
| Population | 13,891 |
| Land area | 172.7 sq mi |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,934 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chowan 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +12% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Chowan County
How common are truck crashes in Chowan County?
84 truck crashes have been reported in Chowan County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 47 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chowan County?
February has the most truck crashes in Chowan County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chowan County?
Since 2015, Chowan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chowan County compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chowan County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chowan County?
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.