ZIP 27820 (Conway, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27820: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northampton 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
6 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northampton County compares with North Carolina
Northampton County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northampton County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Northampton County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Northampton County: 4.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northampton County. They injured 265 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27820 since 2015: US-158 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27820 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 4.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-158 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northampton County) |
|---|---|
| Pilot | 4 |
| SR-1333 | 2 |
| Ampac Rd | 1 |
| Bill Johnston Rd | 1 |
| Judith | 1 |
| One9 | 1 |
| Park N Shop | 1 |
| SR-1356 | 1 |
ZIP 27820 at a glance
| Population | 2,201 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,909 |
| Median home value | $143,965 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northampton 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 | 21 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 27 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | +7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | -15% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27820
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27820?
326 truck crashes have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 265 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27820?
December has the most truck crashes in Northampton County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27820?
Since 2015, Northampton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27820 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 169.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northampton County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27820?
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.