ZIP 28525 (Deep Run, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28525: 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 sits below North Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 28525: SR-11 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 28525 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 499 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lenoir County. They injured 377 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28525 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-903 (2), SR-1501 (1) and SR-1546 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28525 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.0% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 5 |
| SR-903 | 2 |
| SR-1501 | 1 |
| SR-1546 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Ssr-1342 Central Ave | 1 |
| US-258 | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 28525 at a glance
| Population | 3,613 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,191 |
| Median home value | $95,940 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28525
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 28525?
499 truck crashes have been reported in Lenoir County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 377 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 28525?
SR-11 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28525 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28525?
Truck crashes in Lenoir County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28525?
Since 2015, Lenoir County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28525 compare 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 28525?
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.