Jackson Heights, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Heights 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 has lower values than North Carolina for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jackson Heights at a glance: SR-11 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Jackson Heights.
Overview
Police reported 499 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lenoir County since 2015: 377 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Heights since 2015, this page uses Lenoir County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% 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 Jackson Heights is SR-11, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-70 (2), SR-58 (1) and Ssr-1342 Central Ave (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 Jackson Heights fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1342 Central Ave | 1 |
| Ssr-1745 Cunningham Rd | 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 |
Jackson Heights at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28504) | $53,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28504) | $144,894 |
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 Jackson Heights
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Heights?
499 truck crashes have been reported in Lenoir County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 377 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Heights?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson Heights: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Heights?
Truck crashes in Lenoir County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Heights?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lenoir County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Heights compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 Jackson Heights?
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.