ZIP 28504 (Kinston, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28504: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lenoir 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
14 of 499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lenoir County compares with North Carolina
Lenoir County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lenoir County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.5% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Lenoir County has lower values than North Carolina for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 28504: SR-11 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 28504.
Overview
Lenoir County has recorded 499 truck crashes since 2015, with 377 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-70 (2), SR-58 (1) and Ssr-1342 Central Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 28504 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- 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 Lenoir County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1342 Central Ave | 1 |
| Ssr-1745 Cunningham Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lenoir County) |
|---|---|
| W Vernon Ave | 6 |
| Vernon Ave | 4 |
| Cunningham Rd | 3 |
| Dr Mlk Jr Blvd | 3 |
| N Herritage St | 3 |
| Caswell St | 2 |
| Construction Site | 2 |
| King St | 2 |
ZIP 28504 at a glance
| Population | 20,407 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,583 |
| Median home value | $144,894 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lenoir 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 | 35 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 34 | -2% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 44 | +27% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 39 | -12% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 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 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28504
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 28504?
Lenoir County has had 499 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 377 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 28504?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28504 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28504?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in Lenoir County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28504?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Lenoir County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 28504 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Lenoir County has 77.9 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 28504?
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.