ZIP 27850 (Littleton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27850: 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 |
Halifax County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Halifax County: 4.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 648 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Halifax County. They injured 488 people and killed 28.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% 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 27850 since 2015: SR-48 (2) and SR-46 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27850 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-48 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 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 27850 at a glance
| Population | 7,053 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,672 |
| Median home value | $205,648 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27850
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27850?
Halifax County has had 648 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 488 people and killing 28.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27850?
June has the most truck crashes in Halifax County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27850?
Since 2015, Halifax County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27850 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 118.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Halifax County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27850?
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.