Como, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Como: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Como 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Hertford County is lower 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.
Hertford County at a glance: 6.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
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.
Como had 12 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hertford County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Como since 2015: US-158 (2) and US-58 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Como fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-158 | 2 |
| US-58 | 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 |
Como at a glance
| Population | 64 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27818) | $58,478 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27818) | $108,636 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Como
How many truck accidents are there in Como?
Hertford County has had 190 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 135 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Como?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hertford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Como?
Since 2015, Hertford County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Como compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Hertford County has 85.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Como?
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.