ZIP 27815 (Rocky Mount, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27815: 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 |
Edgecombe County has lower values than North Carolina for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Edgecombe County: 4.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Edgecombe County has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 275 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for 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
US-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27815 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Pva Sunset Ave (1), SR-42 (1) and SR-97 (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 27815 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| 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 |
| Ssr-1518 Baker St Ext | 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 27815 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 27815
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27815?
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 27815?
US-64 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27815 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27815?
January has the most truck crashes in Edgecombe County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27815?
Since 2015, Edgecombe County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27815 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edgecombe County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27815?
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.