Leland, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leland compares with North Carolina
Leland against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leland stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leland | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 12.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Leland is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Leland: US-74 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Leland: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leland. They injured 145 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 47.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-74 leads within 10 miles of Leland with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-421 (3), SR-87 (2) and US-17 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Leland fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Leland
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-74 | 4 |
| US-421 | 3 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| Covil Ave | 1 |
| Morningside Dr | 1 |
| S 17th St | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| Ssr-1302 N 23rd St | 1 |
| US-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leland) |
|---|---|
| Village Rd | 5 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| Balboa Ave | 2 |
| Old Fayetteville Road | 2 |
| Ploof Rd | 1 |
| Sandy Grove Pl | 1 |
| Town Hall Dr | 1 |
| Us-17 North | 1 |
Leland at a glance
| Population | 34,451 |
| Land area | 28.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,213 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28451) | $81,481 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28451) | $353,018 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leland 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 | 5 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +78% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +78% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | +21% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leland
How many truck crashes happen in Leland?
243 truck crashes have been reported in Leland since 2015, with 6 deaths and 145 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Leland?
NHTSA data shows US-74 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leland since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leland?
Truck crashes in Leland peak in November, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Leland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Leland since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Leland compare with North Carolina?
Leland records 58.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Leland?
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.