ZIP 27824 (Engelhard, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27824: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hyde 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
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hyde County compares with North Carolina
Hyde County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hyde County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hyde County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 2.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 90% below the state |
Hyde County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hyde County: 4.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hyde County. They injured 31 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 85 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (17.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27824 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hyde County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27824 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 4.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hyde County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
ZIP 27824 at a glance
| Population | 1,109 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,589 |
| Median home value | $91,331 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hyde 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +88% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -22% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27824
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27824?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Hyde County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 31 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27824?
The worst month is November: 17.3% of truck crashes in Hyde County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27824?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hyde County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27824 compared with North Carolina?
Hyde County records 93.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27824?
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.