ZIP 27818 (Como, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27818: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hertford 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 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hertford County compares with North Carolina
Hertford County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hertford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hertford County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Hertford County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hertford County at a glance: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Hertford County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27818 happened on US-158 (2) and US-58 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27818 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hertford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-158 | 2 |
| US-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hertford County) |
|---|---|
| Cyress Court Parking | 2 |
| Academy St | 1 |
| Ahoskie Commons | 1 |
| Dr Mlk Jr Dr | 1 |
| First | 1 |
| Hardee'S Rock Lot | 1 |
| Hayes St | 1 |
| High Street | 1 |
ZIP 27818 at a glance
| Population | 850 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,478 |
| Median home value | $108,636 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hertford 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | -3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27818
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27818?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Hertford County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 135 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27818?
Truck crashes in Hertford County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27818?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hertford County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27818 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Hertford County has 85.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27818?
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.