Arrowhead Beach, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arrowhead Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arrowhead Beach and Chowan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chowan County numbers.
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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Chowan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Chowan County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 14.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Chowan County has recorded 84 truck crashes since 2015, with 47 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Arrowhead Beach since 2015, this page uses Chowan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (1.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arrowhead Beach since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Arrowhead Beach 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 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 |
Arrowhead Beach at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27980) | $66,111 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27980) | $261,666 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arrowhead Beach
How many truck crashes happen in Arrowhead Beach?
Chowan County has had 84 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 47 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arrowhead Beach?
Truck crashes in Chowan County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Arrowhead Beach?
Since 2015, Chowan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Arrowhead Beach compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chowan County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Arrowhead Beach?
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.