ZIP 28527 (Ernul, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28527: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Craven 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
15 of 560 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Craven County compares with North Carolina
Craven County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Craven County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Craven County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.8 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Craven County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 28527 at a glance: US-17 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28527 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 560 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Craven County. They injured 416 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28527 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Old Us 70 (1), SR-43 (1) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28527 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Craven County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 5 |
| Old Us 70 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-1440 Streets Ferry Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Craven County) |
|---|---|
| S Glenburnie Rd | 10 |
| Neuse Blvd | 6 |
| M L King Jr Blvd | 4 |
| Bosch Blvd | 3 |
| Howell Rd | 2 |
| Mccotter Blvd | 2 |
| Mlk | 2 |
| Old Hwy 70 | 2 |
ZIP 28527 at a glance
| Population | 1,588 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,190 |
| Median home value | $142,584 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Craven 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 | 35 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 38 | +8% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 46 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 46 | +0% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28527
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28527?
560 truck crashes have been reported in Craven County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 416 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28527?
US-17 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28527 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28527?
May has the most truck crashes in Craven County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28527?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Craven County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28527 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 45.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Craven County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28527?
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.