Lee County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee County: 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
8 of 426 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with North Carolina
Lee County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 20.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Lee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lee County at a glance: 5.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 426 truck crashes since 2015, with 250 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Lee County happened on SR-42 (3), US-1 (3), US-421 (3), SR-87 (2) and Mciver St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Lee County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| US-421 | 3 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| Mciver St | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 | 1 |
| Ssr-1144 Swanns Station Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1318 Steel Bridge Rd | 1 |
| US-241 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Hwy | 23 |
| S Horner Blvd | 15 |
| Hawkins Ave | 9 |
| Lee Ave | 8 |
| Woodland Ave | 6 |
| N Horner Blvd | 6 |
| Wicker St | 5 |
| Boone Trail Rd | 5 |
Lee County at a glance
| Population | 68,537 |
| Land area | 255.1 sq mi |
| Density | 269 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,557 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 24 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | +25% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 37 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 36 | -2% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lee County
ZIP codes in Lee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lee County
How common are truck crashes in Lee County?
426 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 250 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lee County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lee County compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 52.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lee County?
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.