ZIP 27801 (Rocky Mount, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edgecombe 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
12 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edgecombe County compares with North Carolina
Edgecombe County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edgecombe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edgecombe County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Edgecombe County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Edgecombe County at a glance: 4.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Edgecombe County has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 275 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27801 is US-64, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (1), Pva Sunset Ave (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27801 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edgecombe County.
- Check whether your routes use US-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Edgecombe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 5 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| Pva Sunset Ave | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Springfield Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Bulluck School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1243 Leggett Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edgecombe County) |
|---|---|
| Springfield Rd | 7 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Howard Ave | 4 |
| E Grand Ave | 3 |
| E Raleigh Blvd | 3 |
| Old Battleboro Rd | 3 |
| Wilson St | 3 |
| Crc Global | 2 |
ZIP 27801 at a glance
| Population | 19,532 |
| Density | 113 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,884 |
| Median home value | $113,186 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edgecombe 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 | 30 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 24 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | -14% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27801?
Edgecombe County has had 349 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 275 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27801?
NHTSA data shows US-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27801?
The worst month is January: 10.3% of truck crashes in Edgecombe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27801?
Since 2015, Edgecombe County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27801 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Edgecombe County records 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27801?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.