ZIP 27965 (Poplar Branch, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27965: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Currituck County: 1 in 139 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Currituck County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27965 happened on US-158 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27965 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
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 27965 at a glance
| Population | 648 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,542 |
| Median home value | $314,080 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27965
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27965?
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 27965?
June has the most truck crashes in Currituck County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27965?
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 27965 compared with North Carolina?
Currituck County records 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27965?
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.