ZIP 27875 (Scranton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27875: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hyde 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
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hyde County compares with North Carolina
Hyde County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hyde County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hyde County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 2.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 90% below the state |
Hyde County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hyde County: 4.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Hyde County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (17.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% 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 27875 since 2015: Ssr-1302 Higginsport Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hyde County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27875 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- With 4.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hyde County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-1302 Higginsport Rd | 1 |
ZIP 27875 at a glance
| Population | 379 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $21,991 |
| Median home value | $104,875 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hyde 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +88% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -22% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27875
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27875?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hyde County (31 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27875?
Truck crashes in Hyde County peak in November, with 17.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27875?
Since 2015, Hyde County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27875 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Hyde County records 93.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27875?
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.