Cameron, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cameron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cameron and Lee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lee County numbers.
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 |
Lee County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lee County: 5.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.5 across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 426 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lee County. They injured 250 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cameron since 2015, this page uses Lee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cameron is US-1, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-24 (3), SR-87 (3) and US-15 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Cameron fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Check whether your routes use US-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-87 | 3 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-690 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 | 1 |
| Ssr-1144 Swanns Station Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1318 Steel Bridge Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1805 | 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 |
Cameron at a glance
| Population | 262 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 216 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cameron
How many truck crashes happen in Cameron?
Since 2015, 426 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (250 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cameron?
Since 2015, US-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cameron: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cameron?
October has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cameron?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cameron compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 52.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cameron?
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.