ZIP 27962 (Plymouth, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27962: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
7 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with North Carolina
Washington County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Washington County sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 130 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 1.6% 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 27962 happened on SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27962 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Washington St | 2 |
| East Main Street | 1 |
| Speedway | 1 |
| Us Hwy 64 West | 1 |
| Water St | 1 |
ZIP 27962 at a glance
| Population | 7,043 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,774 |
| Median home value | $109,825 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | -24% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 13 | +35% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. 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 27962
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27962?
Washington County has had 130 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27962?
The worst month is January: 11.5% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27962?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27962 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 108.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27962?
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.