ZIP 28515 (Bayboro, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28515: 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
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pamlico County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.5%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Pamlico County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (17.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28515 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-304 (1), SR-33 (1) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28515 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-304 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
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 28515 at a glance
| Population | 2,822 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,715 |
| Median home value | $162,951 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 28515
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28515?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Pamlico County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28515?
June has the most truck crashes in Pamlico County, 17.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28515?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pamlico County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28515 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Pamlico County has 44.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 28515?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.