ZIP 27910 (Ahoskie, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27910: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hertford 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
4 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hertford County compares with North Carolina
Hertford County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hertford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hertford County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Hertford County has lower values than North Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hertford County: 6.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.5 in North Carolina.
Overview
Hertford County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27910 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-13 (2), Ssr-1200 (1) and Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27910 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hertford County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 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
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 Hertford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| Ssr-1200 | 1 |
| Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hertford County) |
|---|---|
| Cyress Court Parking | 2 |
| Academy St | 1 |
| Ahoskie Commons | 1 |
| Dr Mlk Jr Dr | 1 |
| First | 1 |
| Hardee'S Rock Lot | 1 |
| Hayes St | 1 |
| High Street | 1 |
ZIP 27910 at a glance
| Population | 10,487 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,144 |
| Median home value | $118,721 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hertford 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | -3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27910
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27910?
Hertford County has had 190 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 135 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27910?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27910: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27910?
Truck crashes in Hertford County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27910?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hertford County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27910 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Hertford County records 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27910?
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.