Ahoskie, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ahoskie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ahoskie and Hertford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hertford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hertford County compares with North Carolina
Hertford County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hertford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hertford County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Hertford County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hertford County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Hertford County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 100 truck crashes reported in Ahoskie since 2015, this page uses Hertford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 Ahoskie is SR-11, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-13 (2), Ssr-1200 (1) and Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Ahoskie fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hertford County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 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
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 Hertford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| Ssr-1200 | 1 |
| Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hertford County) |
|---|---|
| Cyress Court Parking | 2 |
| Academy St | 1 |
| Ahoskie Commons | 1 |
| Dr Mlk Jr Dr | 1 |
| First | 1 |
| Hardee'S Rock Lot | 1 |
| Hayes St | 1 |
| High Street | 1 |
Ahoskie at a glance
| Population | 4,665 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,060 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27910) | $43,144 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27910) | $118,721 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hertford 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | -3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ahoskie
How many truck accidents are there in Ahoskie?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Hertford County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 135 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ahoskie?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ahoskie since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ahoskie?
September has the most truck crashes in Hertford County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ahoskie?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hertford County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Ahoskie compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Hertford County records 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ahoskie?
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.