ZIP 27973 (Shawboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27973: 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.
Currituck County at a glance: 1 in 139 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Currituck County. They injured 112 people and killed 6.
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%).
November through March accounts for 34.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27973 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-34 (1) and US-158 (1).
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 27973 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Currituck County.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
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 27973 at a glance
| Population | 1,117 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,375 |
| Median home value | $321,981 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 27973
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27973?
Currituck County has had 148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27973?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Currituck County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27973?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Currituck County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27973 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Currituck County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27973?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.