ZIP 27855 (Murfreesboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27855: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hertford 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 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hertford County compares with North Carolina
Hertford County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hertford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hertford County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Hertford County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hertford County: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Hertford County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-158 (2), Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd (1) and US-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27855 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; 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
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 Hertford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-158 | 2 |
| Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hertford County) |
|---|---|
| Cyress Court Parking | 2 |
| Academy St | 1 |
| Ahoskie Commons | 1 |
| Dr Mlk Jr Dr | 1 |
| First | 1 |
| Hardee'S Rock Lot | 1 |
| Hayes St | 1 |
| High Street | 1 |
ZIP 27855 at a glance
| Population | 5,783 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,938 |
| Median home value | $107,930 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hertford 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | -3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27855
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27855?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hertford County (135 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27855?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27855 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27855?
September has the most truck crashes in Hertford County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27855?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hertford County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27855 compare with North Carolina?
Hertford County records 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27855?
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.