ZIP 27964 (Point Harbor, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27964: 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). It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Currituck County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-158 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27964 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-158, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-158 | 6 |
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 27964 at a glance
| Population | 554 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $308,246 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 27964
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27964?
Currituck County has had 148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27964?
US-158 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27964 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27964?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Currituck County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27964?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Currituck County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27964 compared with North Carolina?
Currituck County records 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27964?
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.