ZIP 27847 (Kelford, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27847: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bertie 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
4 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bertie County compares with North Carolina
Bertie County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bertie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bertie County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 142.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Bertie County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Bertie County: 1 in 66 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.5%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 286 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bertie County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% 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 27847 since 2015: SR-11 (2) and SR-308 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27847 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bertie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-308 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bertie County) |
|---|---|
| King St | 1 |
| Perdue | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
ZIP 27847 at a glance
| Population | 1,044 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,205 |
| Median home value | $68,649 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bertie 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 | 28 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | -25% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | -1% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27847
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27847?
286 truck crashes have been reported in Bertie County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 208 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27847?
Truck crashes in Bertie County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27847?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Bertie County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27847 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 142.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bertie County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27847?
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.