ZIP 27958 (Moyock, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27958: 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Currituck County: 1 in 139 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Currituck County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27958 happened on SR-168 (2) and SR-34 (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 27958 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.
- 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 Currituck County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-168 | 2 |
| SR-34 | 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 27958 at a glance
| Population | 14,408 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,177 |
| Median home value | $400,327 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 27958
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27958?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Currituck County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 112 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27958?
June has the most truck crashes in Currituck County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27958?
Since 2015, Currituck County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27958 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Currituck County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27958?
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.