ZIP 27832 (Gaston, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27832: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Northampton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is 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
Northampton County has recorded 326 truck crashes since 2015, with 265 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27832 is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-125 (1), SR-46 (1) and Ssr-1418 (1).
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 27832 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 | 1 |
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 27832 at a glance
| Population | 2,783 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,194 |
| Median home value | $116,435 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27832
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27832?
Northampton County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 265 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27832?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27832: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27832?
The worst month is December: 10.7% of truck crashes in Northampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27832?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27832 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Northampton County has 169.4 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27832?
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.