La Grange, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Grange: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Grange 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in La Grange: SR-903 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of La Grange: 4 since 2015.
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.
La Grange had 74 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lenoir County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-903 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-111 (3), US-13 (3) and US-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for La Grange fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-903, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Lenoir County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-903 | 4 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
| US-13 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-581 | 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 |
La Grange at a glance
| Population | 2,922 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,269 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28551) | $49,092 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28551) | $136,384 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Grange
How many truck crashes happen in La Grange?
Lenoir County has had 499 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 377 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in La Grange?
NHTSA data shows SR-903 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of La Grange since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in La Grange?
January has the most truck crashes in Lenoir County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in La Grange?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lenoir County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in La Grange compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Lenoir County has 77.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in La Grange?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.