ZIP 27927 (Corolla, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27927: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Currituck 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
1 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Currituck County compares with North Carolina
Currituck County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Currituck County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Currituck County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 11.6% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Currituck County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Currituck County at a glance: 1 in 139 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Currituck County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27927 happened on US-158 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27927 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Currituck County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Currituck County) |
|---|---|
| Caratoke Hwy | 2 |
| Shortcut Rd | 2 |
| Handee-Hugos | 1 |
| Moyock Duck Thru | 1 |
| Nc 12 B | 1 |
| S Mills Rd | 1 |
| Shawboro Rd | 1 |
| Travis Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 27927 at a glance
| Population | 1,199 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,568 |
| Median home value | $717,451 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Currituck 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +27% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27927
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27927?
Currituck County has had 148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27927?
Truck crashes in Currituck County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27927?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Currituck County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27927 compared with North Carolina?
Currituck County records 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27927?
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.