ZIP 27970 (Roper, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27970: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27970 happened on CR-1126 (1) and SR-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27970 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1126 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 27970 at a glance
| Population | 2,439 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,578 |
| Median home value | $109,961 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 27970
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27970?
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (76 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27970?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27970?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27970 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Washington County records 108.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27970?
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.