ZIP 27925 (Columbia, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27925: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tyrrell 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 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tyrrell County compares with North Carolina
Tyrrell County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tyrrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tyrrell County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 45.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.9× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 5.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Tyrrell County sits below North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tyrrell County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Tyrrell County has recorded 37 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (18.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27925 since 2015: US-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tyrrell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27925 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 45.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Tyrrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tyrrell County) |
|---|---|
| N Elm St | 1 |
ZIP 27925 at a glance
| Population | 3,382 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,522 |
| Median home value | $156,832 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tyrrell 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +80% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -10% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27925
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27925?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Tyrrell County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 23 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27925?
May has the most truck crashes in Tyrrell County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27925?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tyrrell County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27925 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 90.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tyrrell County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27925?
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.