ZIP 27976 (South Mills, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27976: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Camden County is lower 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.
What stands out in Camden County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.6% for North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Camden County. They injured 29 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 73 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27976 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-168 (1), Ssr-1001 (1) and US-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27976 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-168 | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 | 1 |
| US-158 | 1 |
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 27976 at a glance
| Population | 4,309 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,314 |
| Median home value | $356,376 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 27976
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27976?
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 27976?
The worst month is September: 15.8% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27976?
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 27976 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27976?
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.