ZIP 27921 (Camden, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27921: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Camden 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 of 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with North Carolina
Camden County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Camden County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Camden County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Camden County. They injured 29 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 73 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27921 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-34 (1), SR-344 (1), US-158 (1) and US-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27921 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-344 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| Community Dr | 1 |
| Duck Thru | 1 |
| Mr Mart | 1 |
| Nc343 Hwy C | 1 |
| SR-1224 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
ZIP 27921 at a glance
| Population | 5,063 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,473 |
| Median home value | $340,749 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +32% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27921
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27921?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Camden County (29 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27921?
Truck crashes in Camden County peak in September, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27921?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27921 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27921?
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.