ZIP 27839 (Halifax, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27839: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Halifax 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
12 of 648 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Halifax County compares with North Carolina
Halifax County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Halifax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Halifax County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Halifax County: 4.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Halifax County has recorded 648 truck crashes since 2015, with 488 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27839 is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-125 (3) and Ssr-1600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27839 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| SR-125 | 3 |
| Ssr-1600 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Halifax County) |
|---|---|
| 5Th St | 2 |
| Jackson St | 2 |
| Oasis Truck Stop | 2 |
| Old Farm Rd | 2 |
| Reeser'S Fine Foods | 2 |
| Reser'S Fine Foods | 2 |
| Resers Company Pva | 2 |
| Walmart | 2 |
ZIP 27839 at a glance
| Population | 3,279 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,094 |
| Median home value | $93,416 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Halifax 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 | 37 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | +15% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 49 | +15% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | +12% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27839
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27839?
648 truck crashes have been reported in Halifax County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 488 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27839?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27839 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27839?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Halifax County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27839?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Halifax County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27839 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Halifax County has 118.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27839?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.