ZIP 27980 (Tyner, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27980: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chowan 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
2 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chowan County compares with North Carolina
Chowan County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chowan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chowan County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Chowan County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Chowan County: February worst month: 14.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 84 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chowan County since 2015: 47 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (1.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% 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 27980 happened on SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27980 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chowan County.
- 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 Chowan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chowan County) |
|---|---|
| N Broad St | 3 |
| Virginia Rd | 2 |
| Cabarrus Street | 1 |
| Claire Dr | 1 |
| E Albemarle St | 1 |
| East Freemason St | 1 |
| Kimberly Dr | 1 |
| N Broard St | 1 |
ZIP 27980 at a glance
| Population | 1,647 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,111 |
| Median home value | $261,666 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chowan 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +12% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27980
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27980?
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chowan County (47 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27980?
Truck crashes in Chowan County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27980?
Since 2015, Chowan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27980 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Chowan County has 51.7 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27980?
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.