Lincolnton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincolnton: 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 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincolnton compares with North Carolina
Lincolnton against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincolnton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincolnton | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 305.4 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 17.3% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Lincolnton sits below North Carolina on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lincolnton: 3.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Overview
Lincolnton has recorded 444 truck crashes since 2015, with 229 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 3.1% 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 Lincolnton is US-321, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. 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 2.9%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Lincolnton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincolnton.
- Check whether your routes use US-321, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter 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 Lincolnton
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-1820 Alexis High Shoals Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincolnton) |
|---|---|
| E Main St | 11 |
| E Main Street | 4 |
| East Main St | 3 |
| S Generals Blvd | 3 |
| Sain And Heavner | 2 |
| Quarry Lane | 2 |
| N Flint St | 2 |
| Gaston St | 2 |
Lincolnton at a glance
| Population | 12,353 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,378 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincolnton 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 | 14 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +51% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +51% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 37 | +14% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Lincolnton
How many truck accidents are there in Lincolnton?
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincolnton (229 injured, 21 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lincolnton?
NHTSA data shows US-321 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincolnton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincolnton?
October has the most truck crashes in Lincolnton, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincolnton?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincolnton since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lincolnton compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 305.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincolnton, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincolnton?
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.