ZIP 27947 (Jarvisburg, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27947: 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 |
Currituck County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Currituck County at a glance: 1 in 139 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Currituck County has recorded 148 truck crashes since 2015, with 112 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-158 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27947 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Currituck County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-158; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment 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 Currituck County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-158 | 5 |
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 27947 at a glance
| Population | 1,028 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,125 |
| Median home value | $304,584 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27947
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27947?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Currituck County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 112 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27947?
NHTSA data shows US-158 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27947 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27947?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Currituck County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27947?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Currituck County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27947 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Currituck County has 38.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27947?
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.