ZIP 28556 (Merritt, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28556: 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Pamlico County is lower 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.
The headline for Pamlico County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.5%, vs 2.6% in North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pamlico County. They injured 36 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 17.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28556 since 2015: SR-304 (1), SR-33 (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28556 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pamlico County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 28556 at a glance
| Population | 752 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $281,840 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28556
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28556?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pamlico County (36 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28556?
Truck crashes in Pamlico County peak in June, with 17.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 28556?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Pamlico County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 28556 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Pamlico County records 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28556?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.