ZIP 27882 (Spring Hope, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27882: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nash 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
19 of 816 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nash County compares with North Carolina
Nash County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nash County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Nash County has lower values than North Carolina for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Nash County at a glance: 3.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Nash County has recorded 816 truck crashes since 2015, with 561 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27882 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Old Bailey Rd (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27882 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Nash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| Old Bailey Rd | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nash County) |
|---|---|
| N Wesleyan Blvd | 28 |
| S Wesleyan Blvd | 19 |
| N Church St | 11 |
| Sunset Ave | 10 |
| Benvenue Rd | 7 |
| S Church St | 5 |
| Benvenue Road | 4 |
| N Winstead Ave | 4 |
ZIP 27882 at a glance
| Population | 8,358 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,691 |
| Median home value | $195,386 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nash 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 | 49 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 59 | +21% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 69 | +16% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | -4% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27882
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27882?
816 truck crashes have been reported in Nash County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 561 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27882?
US-64 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27882 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27882?
Truck crashes in Nash County peak in June, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27882?
Since 2015, Nash County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27882 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nash County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27882?
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.