ZIP 27804 (Rocky Mount, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27804: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nash 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
19 of 816 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nash County compares with North Carolina
Nash County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nash County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Nash County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Nash County at a glance: 3.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 816 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nash County. They injured 561 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27804 is US-64, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (4), Pva Sunset Ave (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27804 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nash County.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Nash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 6 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| Pva Sunset Ave | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Springfield Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1006 Bulluck School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1243 Leggett Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1425 W Castalia Rd | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| Us-Nc301 S Church St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nash County) |
|---|---|
| N Wesleyan Blvd | 28 |
| S Wesleyan Blvd | 19 |
| N Church St | 11 |
| Sunset Ave | 10 |
| Benvenue Rd | 7 |
| S Church St | 5 |
| Benvenue Road | 4 |
| N Winstead Ave | 4 |
ZIP 27804 at a glance
| Population | 30,713 |
| Density | 276 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,359 |
| Median home value | $203,975 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nash 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 | 49 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 59 | +21% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 69 | +16% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | -4% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27804
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27804?
Nash County has had 816 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 561 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27804?
NHTSA data shows US-64 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27804 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27804?
Truck crashes in Nash County peak in June, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27804?
Since 2015, Nash County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27804 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nash County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27804?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.