Cape Colony, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cape Colony: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cape Colony 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 |
Chowan County has lower values than North Carolina for 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 worst month: 14.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chowan County. They injured 47 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Cape Colony since 2015; patterns below come from Chowan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (1.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cape Colony since 2015: US-17 (2). 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 Cape Colony 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 2 |
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 |
Cape Colony at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27932) | $53,490 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27932) | $219,378 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cape Colony
How common are truck crashes in Cape Colony?
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chowan County (47 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Cape Colony?
Truck crashes in Chowan County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cape Colony?
Since 2015, Chowan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cape Colony compare with North Carolina?
Chowan County records 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cape Colony?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.