Deep Run, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deep Run: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deep Run and Lenoir County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lenoir County numbers.
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 sits below North Carolina on 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.
The headline for Deep Run: SR-11 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Deep Run: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 499 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lenoir County. They injured 377 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Deep Run since 2015; patterns below come from Lenoir County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of Deep Run with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-903 (3), SR-1501 (1) and SR-1546 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Deep Run fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.0% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 5 |
| SR-903 | 3 |
| SR-1501 | 1 |
| SR-1546 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Ssr-1342 Central Ave | 1 |
| US-258 | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 |
Deep Run at a glance
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28525) | $59,191 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28525) | $95,940 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deep Run
How common are truck crashes in Deep Run?
Since 2015, 499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lenoir County (377 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Deep Run?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Deep Run since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Deep Run?
Truck crashes in Lenoir County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Deep Run?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lenoir County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Deep Run compared with North Carolina?
Lenoir County records 77.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Deep Run?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.