ZIP 27852 (Macclesfield, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27852: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edgecombe 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 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edgecombe County compares with North Carolina
Edgecombe County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edgecombe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edgecombe County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Edgecombe County has lower values than North Carolina for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Edgecombe County: 4.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Edgecombe County has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 275 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27852 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-33 (1), SR-42 (1), Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd (1), Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd (1) and US-258 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27852 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Edgecombe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd | 1 |
| US-258 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edgecombe County) |
|---|---|
| Springfield Rd | 7 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Howard Ave | 4 |
| E Grand Ave | 3 |
| E Raleigh Blvd | 3 |
| Old Battleboro Rd | 3 |
| Wilson St | 3 |
| Crc Global | 2 |
ZIP 27852 at a glance
| Population | 2,269 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,921 |
| Median home value | $174,671 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edgecombe 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 | 30 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 24 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | -14% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27852
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27852?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Edgecombe County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 275 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27852?
Truck crashes in Edgecombe County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27852?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Edgecombe County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27852 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Edgecombe County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27852?
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.