Cofield, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cofield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cofield 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 has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hertford County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hertford County. They injured 135 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Cofield 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cofield is SR-11, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-13 (2) 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 Cofield 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-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 |
Cofield at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27986) | $49,784 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27986) | $143,563 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cofield
How many truck accidents are there in Cofield?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hertford County (135 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cofield?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cofield: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cofield?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hertford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cofield?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hertford County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cofield compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hertford County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cofield?
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.