Crouse, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crouse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crouse and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
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 runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 3.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 466 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 240 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Crouse had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lincoln County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-321 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-27 (2), SR-73 (2) and SR-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Crouse fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-321, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above North Carolina; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-321 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-182 | 1 |
| Ssr-1003 | 1 |
| Ssr-1005 | 1 |
| Ssr-1282 Bethel Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1622 Hephzibah Church Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2098 W Old Nc 150 Hwy | 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 |
Crouse at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28033) | $78,458 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crouse
How many truck accidents are there in Crouse?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 240 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Crouse?
US-321 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Crouse since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crouse?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Crouse?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Crouse compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crouse?
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.