ZIP 27974 (Shiloh, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27974: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Camden 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
0 of 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with North Carolina
Camden County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Camden County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Carolina on winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Camden County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Camden County has recorded 57 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 73 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 50.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% 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 27974 happened on US-158 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27974 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Camden 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 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| Community Dr | 1 |
| Duck Thru | 1 |
| Mr Mart | 1 |
| Nc343 Hwy C | 1 |
| SR-1224 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
ZIP 27974 at a glance
| Population | 858 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,395 |
| Median home value | $271,789 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +32% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27974
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27974?
57 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 29 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27974?
The worst month is September: 15.8% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27974?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27974 compared with North Carolina?
Camden County records 44.7 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 27974?
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.