ZIP 27922 (Cofield, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27922: 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. It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hertford County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hertford County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27922 is SR-11, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-13 (2), Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd (1) and US-158 (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 27922 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hertford County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd | 1 |
| US-158 | 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 27922 at a glance
| Population | 758 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,250 |
| Median home value | $118,520 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 27922
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27922?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Hertford County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 135 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27922?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27922 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27922?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hertford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27922?
Since 2015, Hertford County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27922 compare with North Carolina?
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 27922?
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.