ZIP 28092 (Lincolnton, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28092: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
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.
The headline for Lincoln County: 3.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in North Carolina.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 240 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 28092 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 and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28092 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.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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
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 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-1820 Alexis High Shoals 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 |
ZIP 28092 at a glance
| Population | 40,350 |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,984 |
| Median home value | $241,448 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28092
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28092?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 240 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28092?
NHTSA data shows US-321 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28092 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 28092?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 28092?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28092 compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28092?
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.