ZIP 27881 (Speed, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27881: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Edgecombe County at a glance: 4.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 349 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edgecombe County since 2015: 275 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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 27881 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (1), Ssr-1102 Mullin Rd (1) and Ssr-1518 Baker St Ext (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27881 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-11 | 1 |
| Ssr-1102 Mullin Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1518 Baker St Ext | 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 27881 at a glance
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 141 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 35% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27881
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27881?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Edgecombe County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 275 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27881?
Truck crashes in Edgecombe County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27881?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Edgecombe County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27881 compare with North Carolina?
Edgecombe County records 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27881?
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.