ZIP 27890 (Weldon, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27890: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Halifax 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 648 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Halifax County compares with North Carolina
Halifax County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Halifax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Halifax County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Halifax County at a glance: 4.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Halifax County has recorded 648 truck crashes since 2015, with 488 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27890 is I-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-125 (2), SR-186 (1) and Ssr-1314 Pleasant Grove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27890 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
| Ssr-1314 Pleasant Grove Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1418 | 1 |
| Ssr-1600 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Halifax County) |
|---|---|
| 5Th St | 2 |
| Jackson St | 2 |
| Oasis Truck Stop | 2 |
| Old Farm Rd | 2 |
| Reeser'S Fine Foods | 2 |
| Reser'S Fine Foods | 2 |
| Resers Company Pva | 2 |
| Walmart | 2 |
ZIP 27890 at a glance
| Population | 2,258 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,875 |
| Median home value | $95,856 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Halifax 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 | 37 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | +15% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 49 | +15% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | +12% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27890
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27890?
648 truck crashes have been reported in Halifax County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 488 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27890?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27890: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27890?
Truck crashes in Halifax County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27890?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Halifax County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27890 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Halifax County records 118.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27890?
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.