ZIP 27544 (Kittrell, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27544: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vance County, 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
7 of 406 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vance County compares with North Carolina
Vance County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vance County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Vance County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Vance County at a glance: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Vance County has recorded 406 truck crashes since 2015, with 284 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27544 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-39 (1), SR-56 (1) and SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27544 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vance County) |
|---|---|
| W Andrews Ave | 9 |
| Dabney Dr | 7 |
| E Andrews Ave | 4 |
| Ruin Creek Rd | 4 |
| North Cooper Dr | 3 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| Parham Rd | 2 |
| Raleigh Rd | 2 |
ZIP 27544 at a glance
| Population | 3,329 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,304 |
| Median home value | $174,413 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vance 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 | 24 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 25 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 34 | +36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27544
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27544?
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vance County (284 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27544?
Since 2015, US-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27544: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27544?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Vance County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27544?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Vance County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27544 compare with North Carolina?
Vance County records 88.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27544?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.