Lillington, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lillington: 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
9 of 252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lillington compares with North Carolina
Lillington against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lillington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lillington | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 461.3 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 7.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Lillington sits below North Carolina on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lillington: 5.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 252 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lillington. They injured 211 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lillington is US-421, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-210 (2), US-401 (2) and CR-1128 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Lillington fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-421, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Lillington
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 3 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| US-401 | 2 |
| CR-1128 | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Ssr-1128 Darroch | 1 |
| Ssr-1700 Cane Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2006 Crawford Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lillington) |
|---|---|
| S Main St | 5 |
| South Main Street | 4 |
| Main St | 4 |
| North Main Street | 4 |
| W Front St | 3 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| West Front St | 2 |
| West Front Street | 2 |
Lillington at a glance
| Population | 4,848 |
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Density | 632 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27546) | $66,746 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27546) | $254,923 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lillington 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 | 9 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | +96% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 22 | +22% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | -25% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lillington
How common are truck crashes in Lillington?
Lillington has had 252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 211 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lillington?
US-421 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lillington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lillington?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Lillington happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lillington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Lillington since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Lillington compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Lillington records 461.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lillington?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.