ZIP 27967 (Powellsville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27967: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bertie 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
4 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bertie County compares with North Carolina
Bertie County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bertie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bertie County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 142.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Bertie County has lower values than North Carolina for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Bertie County: 1 in 66 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.5%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Bertie County has recorded 286 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27967 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (2), US-13 (2), Ssr-1200 (1) and Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27967 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bertie County.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Bertie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| US-13 | 2 |
| Ssr-1200 | 1 |
| Ssr-1403 Ahoskie Cofield Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bertie County) |
|---|---|
| King St | 1 |
| Perdue | 1 |
| US-13 | 1 |
ZIP 27967 at a glance
| Population | 618 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $81,255 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bertie 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 | 28 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | -25% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | -1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27967
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27967?
286 truck crashes have been reported in Bertie County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 208 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27967?
Truck crashes in Bertie County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27967?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bertie County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27967 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 142.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bertie County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27967?
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.