ZIP 27889 (Washington, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27889: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Beaufort 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
13 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beaufort County compares with North Carolina
Beaufort County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaufort County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaufort County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Beaufort County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Beaufort County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Beaufort County. They injured 183 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27889 since 2015 were spread across roads: Ssr-1155 Frederick Rd (1), Ssr-1507 (1) and US-264 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27889 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaufort County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Beaufort County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-1155 Frederick Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1507 | 1 |
| US-264 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaufort County) |
|---|---|
| East Coast Equipment | 2 |
| Market St | 2 |
| W 15Th St | 2 |
| 15Th St | 1 |
| Carolina Ave | 1 |
| E 10Th St | 1 |
| E 5Th St | 1 |
| East 12Th Street | 1 |
ZIP 27889 at a glance
| Population | 24,371 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,179 |
| Median home value | $182,938 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaufort 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 | 25 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 26 | +4% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | -18% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27889
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27889?
Beaufort County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27889?
Truck crashes in Beaufort County peak in January, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27889?
Since 2015, Beaufort County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27889 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Beaufort County has 52.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27889?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.