ZIP 27805 (Aulander, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27805: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bertie 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
4 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bertie County compares with North Carolina
Bertie County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bertie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bertie County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 142.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Bertie County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 27805: SR-11 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27805 since 2015.
Overview
Bertie County has recorded 286 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27805 is SR-11, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-13 (2), SR-308 (1) and Ssr-1200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27805 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bertie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| SR-308 | 1 |
| Ssr-1200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bertie County) |
|---|---|
| King St | 1 |
| Perdue | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
ZIP 27805 at a glance
| Population | 2,517 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,679 |
| Median home value | $107,477 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bertie 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 | 28 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | -25% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | -1% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27805
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27805?
286 truck crashes have been reported in Bertie County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 208 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27805?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27805 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27805?
Truck crashes in Bertie County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27805?
Since 2015, Bertie County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27805 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 142.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bertie County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27805?
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.