ZIP 27827 (Falkland, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pitt 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pitt County compares with North Carolina
Pitt County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Pitt County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Pitt County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 27827: US-264 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27827 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 932 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pitt County. They injured 687 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-264 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27827 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-587 (1), N Skinner St (1) and SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27827 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-264 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-264 | 2 |
| I-587 | 1 |
| N Skinner St | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1467 | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
| US-258 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pitt County) |
|---|---|
| E Fire Tower Rd | 15 |
| Evans St | 14 |
| E 10Th St | 13 |
| Stantonsburg Rd | 12 |
| Allen Rd | 11 |
| W Arlington Bv | 8 |
| N Greene St | 7 |
| Old Tar Rd | 5 |
ZIP 27827 at a glance
| Population | 112 |
| Density | 226 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,144 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pitt 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 | 48 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 52 | +7% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 88 | +72% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 65 | -27% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27827
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27827?
932 truck crashes have been reported in Pitt County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 687 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27827?
NHTSA data shows US-264 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27827 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27827?
The worst month is June: 10.9% of truck crashes in Pitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27827?
Since 2015, Pitt County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27827 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 47.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pitt County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27827?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.