Westport, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westport 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Lincoln County is lower on 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.
The headline for Lincoln County: 3.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 466 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 240 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Westport since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% 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 Westport is I-77, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-150 (3), SR-16 (3) and Hugh Torance Parkway (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 Westport fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Look at alternatives to I-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-77 | 8 |
| SR-150 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Hugh Torance Parkway | 1 |
| S Main St | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| Ssr-1374 | 1 |
| Ssr-1441 | 1 |
| Ssr-1861 Caleb Rd | 1 |
| US-21 | 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 |
Westport at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 28037) | $111,703 |
| Median home value (ZIP 28037) | $490,803 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 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 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westport
How many truck accidents are there in Westport?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 240 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Westport?
I-77 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Westport since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Westport?
August has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Westport?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Westport compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Westport?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.