ZIP 27332 (Sanford, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27332: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee County, 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
8 of 426 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with North Carolina
Lee County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 20.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with North Carolina, Lee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lee County at a glance: 5.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Lee County has recorded 426 truck crashes since 2015, with 250 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.3% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27332 happened on SR-24 (4), SR-87 (4), US-1 (4), US-421 (3) and Mciver St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27332 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above North Carolina; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-87 | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| US-421 | 3 |
| Mciver St | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 | 1 |
| Ssr-1139 Tingen Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1144 Swanns Station Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1318 Steel Bridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Hwy | 23 |
| S Horner Blvd | 15 |
| Hawkins Ave | 9 |
| Lee Ave | 8 |
| Woodland Ave | 6 |
| N Horner Blvd | 6 |
| Wicker St | 5 |
| Boone Trail Rd | 5 |
ZIP 27332 at a glance
| Population | 36,947 |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,447 |
| Median home value | $253,297 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | +25% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 37 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 36 | -2% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27332
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27332?
Since 2015, 426 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (250 injured, 20 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27332?
October has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27332?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27332 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 52.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27332?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.