ZIP 27870 (Roanoke Rapids, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27870: 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 sits below North Carolina on 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.
Halifax County at a glance: 4.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Halifax County has recorded 648 truck crashes since 2015, with 488 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27870 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-125 (2), SR-186 (1) and SR-46 (1).
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 27870 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Halifax County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 | 1 |
| Ssr-1600 | 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 27870 at a glance
| Population | 24,958 |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,502 |
| Median home value | $120,799 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27870
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27870?
Halifax County has had 648 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 488 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27870?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27870: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27870?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Halifax County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27870?
Since 2015, Halifax County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27870 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Halifax County has 118.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27870?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.