ZIP 28355 (Lemon Springs, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28355: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lee County: 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
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 36.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-24 (3), SR-87 (3) and US-421 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28355 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-87 | 3 |
| US-421 | 3 |
| Mciver St | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Ssr-1001 | 1 |
| Ssr-1144 Swanns Station Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1318 Steel Bridge Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1805 | 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 28355 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28355
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28355?
Since 2015, 426 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (250 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28355?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28355 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 28355?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28355?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 28355 compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 28355?
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.