ZIP 27985 (Winfall, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27985: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perquimans 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 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perquimans County compares with North Carolina
Perquimans County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perquimans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perquimans County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Perquimans County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Perquimans County: June 16.0% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 75 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perquimans County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27985 happened on US-17 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 27985 fleets
- Build extra time into June 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 Perquimans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perquimans County) |
|---|---|
| Church St | 1 |
| Duck Thru | 1 |
| Ocean Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 27985 at a glance
| Population | 317 |
| Density | 466 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,233 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perquimans 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +7% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 7 | +2% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -15% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27985
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27985?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Perquimans County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27985?
The worst month is June: 16.0% of truck crashes in Perquimans County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27985?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perquimans County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27985 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Perquimans County has 50.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27985?
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.