Harrellsville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrellsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrellsville 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hertford County at a glance: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hertford County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Harrellsville since 2015, this page uses Hertford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrellsville since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (1), Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd (1), US-13 (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Harrellsville fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 1 |
| Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
| US-158 | 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 |
Harrellsville at a glance
| Population | 82 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 283 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27942) | $44,271 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27942) | $136,421 |
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. 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 Harrellsville
How many truck accidents are there in Harrellsville?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Hertford County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 135 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrellsville?
September has the most truck crashes in Hertford County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrellsville?
Since 2015, Hertford County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Harrellsville 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrellsville?
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.