ZIP 27956 (Maple, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27956: 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 has lower values than North Carolina for 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
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Currituck County. They injured 112 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 34.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27956 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-34 (1) and US-158 (1).
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 27956 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
| 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 27956 at a glance
| Population | 117 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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. 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 27956
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27956?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Currituck County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 112 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27956?
Truck crashes in Currituck County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27956?
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 27956 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Currituck County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27956?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.