Lenoir County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lenoir 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
14 of 499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lenoir County compares with North Carolina
Lenoir County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lenoir County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Lenoir County has lower values than North Carolina for 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 Lenoir County: SR-11 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Lenoir County.
Overview
Lenoir County has recorded 499 truck crashes since 2015, with 377 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Lenoir County is SR-11, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-903 (4), US-70 (2) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Lenoir County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.0% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lenoir County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lenoir County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 5 |
| SR-903 | 4 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1342 Central Ave | 1 |
| Ssr-1745 Cunningham Rd | 1 |
| US-258 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lenoir County) |
|---|---|
| W Vernon Ave | 6 |
| Vernon Ave | 4 |
| Cunningham Rd | 3 |
| Dr Mlk Jr Blvd | 3 |
| N Herritage St | 3 |
| Caswell St | 2 |
| Construction Site | 2 |
| King St | 2 |
Lenoir County at a glance
| Population | 55,332 |
| Land area | 399.1 sq mi |
| Density | 139 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,968 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lenoir 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 | 35 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 34 | -2% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 44 | +27% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 39 | -12% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lenoir County
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Questions fleets ask about Lenoir County
How common are truck crashes in Lenoir County?
499 truck crashes have been reported in Lenoir County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 377 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lenoir County?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lenoir County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lenoir County?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in Lenoir County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lenoir County?
Since 2015, Lenoir County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lenoir County compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 77.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lenoir County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lenoir 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.