ZIP 27849 (Lewiston Woodville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27849: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Bertie County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 27849: SR-11 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27849.
Overview
Police reported 286 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bertie County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-308 (1) and SR-903 (1).
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 27849 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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 Bertie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-308 | 1 |
| SR-903 | 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 27849 at a glance
| Population | 1,089 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,594 |
| Median home value | $68,590 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 27849
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27849?
286 truck crashes have been reported in Bertie County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 208 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27849?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27849: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27849?
January has the most truck crashes in Bertie County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27849?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Bertie County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27849 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Bertie County has 142.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27849?
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.