ZIP 27909 (Elizabeth City, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27909: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pasquotank 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
5 of 167 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pasquotank County compares with North Carolina
Pasquotank County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pasquotank County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Pasquotank County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pasquotank County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 167 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pasquotank County since 2015: 104 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.0%).
0.0% 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 27909 since 2015: SR-344 (1), US-158 (1) and US-17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27909 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pasquotank County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-344 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pasquotank County) |
|---|---|
| Halstead Blvd | 7 |
| Halstead Blvd Ext | 4 |
| Hughes Blvd | 4 |
| S Hughes Blvd | 4 |
| W Ehringhaus St | 3 |
| Camden Causeway | 2 |
| Duck Thru | 2 |
| N Hughes Blvd | 2 |
ZIP 27909 at a glance
| Population | 40,869 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,732 |
| Median home value | $229,958 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pasquotank 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 12 | -11% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27909
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27909?
Since 2015, 167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pasquotank County (104 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27909?
The worst month is November: 11.4% of truck crashes in Pasquotank County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27909?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Pasquotank County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27909 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Pasquotank County has 34.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27909?
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.