ZIP 27944 (Hertford, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27944: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perquimans 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
2 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perquimans County compares with North Carolina
Perquimans County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perquimans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perquimans County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Perquimans County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Perquimans County: June worst month: 16.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Perquimans County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 14.7% of truck crashes.
1.4% 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 27944 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27944 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most 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 Perquimans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perquimans County) |
|---|---|
| Church St | 1 |
| Duck Thru | 1 |
| Ocean Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 27944 at a glance
| Population | 11,358 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,938 |
| Median home value | $226,251 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perquimans 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +7% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 7 | +2% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -15% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 27944
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27944?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Perquimans County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 41 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27944?
Truck crashes in Perquimans County peak in June, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27944?
Since 2015, Perquimans County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27944 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Perquimans County has 50.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27944?
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.