ZIP 28510 (Arapahoe, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28510: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pamlico 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
4 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pamlico County compares with North Carolina
Pamlico County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pamlico County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pamlico County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Pamlico County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pamlico County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.6% across North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 62 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pamlico County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 17.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28510 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28510 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 Pamlico County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pamlico County) |
|---|---|
| Broad St | 1 |
| Handymart (13841 Hwy55 | 1 |
| Piggly Wiggly | 1 |
| South Ave | 1 |
ZIP 28510 at a glance
| Population | 1,718 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,839 |
| Median home value | $269,272 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pamlico 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +31% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28510
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28510?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pamlico County (36 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28510?
June has the most truck crashes in Pamlico County, 17.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28510?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Pamlico County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28510 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pamlico County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28510?
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.