Tyrrell County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tyrrell County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tyrrell County compares with North Carolina
Tyrrell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tyrrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tyrrell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 45.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.9× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 5.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Tyrrell County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tyrrell County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tyrrell County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 18.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Tyrrell County since 2015: US-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tyrrell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Tyrrell County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 45.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Tyrrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tyrrell County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tyrrell County) |
|---|---|
| N Elm St | 1 |
Tyrrell County at a glance
| Population | 3,517 |
| Land area | 390.8 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $41,522 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tyrrell 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +80% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -10% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tyrrell County
ZIP codes in Tyrrell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tyrrell County
How common are truck crashes in Tyrrell County?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Tyrrell County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 23 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tyrrell County?
The worst month is May: 16.2% of truck crashes in Tyrrell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tyrrell County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tyrrell County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tyrrell County compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 90.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tyrrell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tyrrell County?
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.