ZIP 27884 (Stokes, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27884: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pitt 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pitt County compares with North Carolina
Pitt County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Pitt County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Pitt County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pitt County: +72% yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 in the 2000s to 88 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 932 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pitt County. They injured 687 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27884 since 2015: N Skinner St (1), SR-30 (1), SR-903 (1), Ssr-1106 Eds Grocery Rd (1) and Ssr-1505 Flat Swamp Church Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27884 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pitt County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| N Skinner St | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-903 | 1 |
| Ssr-1106 Eds Grocery Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1505 Flat Swamp Church Rd | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pitt County) |
|---|---|
| E Fire Tower Rd | 15 |
| Evans St | 14 |
| E 10Th St | 13 |
| Stantonsburg Rd | 12 |
| Allen Rd | 11 |
| W Arlington Bv | 8 |
| N Greene St | 7 |
| Old Tar Rd | 5 |
ZIP 27884 at a glance
| Population | 1,892 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,306 |
| Median home value | $136,324 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pitt 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 | 48 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 52 | +7% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 88 | +72% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 65 | -27% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27884
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27884?
932 truck crashes have been reported in Pitt County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 687 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27884?
The worst month is June: 10.9% of truck crashes in Pitt County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27884?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pitt County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27884 compare with North Carolina?
Pitt County records 47.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27884?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.