ZIP 28571 (Oriental, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28571: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pamlico County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.6% across 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
June has the most truck crashes, 17.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
Road surface: 0.0% 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 28571 happened on SR-304 (1) and SR-55 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28571 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-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 28571 at a glance
| Population | 2,678 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,393 |
| Median home value | $369,884 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28571
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28571?
Pamlico County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28571?
Truck crashes in Pamlico County peak in June, with 17.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28571?
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 28571 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pamlico County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28571?
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.