ZIP 27864 (Pinetops, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27864: 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 sits below North Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Edgecombe County: 4.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edgecombe County. They injured 275 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27864 happened on SR-33 (1), SR-42 (1), Ssr-1006 Bulluck School Rd (1), Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd (1) and Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27864 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edgecombe County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-1006 Bulluck School Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1109 Webbs Chapel Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1220 Tall Oaks Rd | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 27864 at a glance
| Population | 4,446 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,201 |
| Median home value | $129,687 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27864
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27864?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Edgecombe County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 275 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27864?
Truck crashes in Edgecombe County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27864?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Edgecombe County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27864 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edgecombe County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27864?
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.