Lincoln County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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
13 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with North Carolina
Lincoln County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.5 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lincoln County at a glance: 3.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 240 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (3), SR-18 (3), SR-73 (3), SR-27 (2) and SR-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| SR-73 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-182 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 | 1 |
| Ssr-1113 Reeps Grove Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1282 Bethel Church Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| E Main St | 12 |
| E Main Street | 4 |
| East Main St | 4 |
| S Generals Blvd | 3 |
| Gaston St | 2 |
| N Flint St | 2 |
| Quarry Lane | 2 |
| Sain And Heavner | 2 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 97,611 |
| Land area | 295.9 sq mi |
| Density | 330 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,695 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 34 | +27% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | +12% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 240 people and killing 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln County?
August has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lincoln County compare with North Carolina?
Lincoln County records 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln County?
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.