ZIP 27809 (Battleboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27809: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Edgecombe County at a glance: 4.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 349 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edgecombe County since 2015: 275 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-95 (4), Pva Sunset Ave (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27809 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Edgecombe 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 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| Us-Nc301 S Church St | 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 27809 at a glance
| Population | 3,930 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Median home value | $155,671 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27809
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27809?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Edgecombe County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 275 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27809?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27809: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27809?
Truck crashes in Edgecombe County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27809?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Edgecombe County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27809 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Edgecombe County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27809?
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.