Forsyth County, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forsyth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
1.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Forsyth County compares with North Carolina
Forsyth County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forsyth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forsyth County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.6 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Forsyth County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Forsyth County: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Police reported 2,498 crashes involving commercial trucks in Forsyth County since 2015: 1,678 people were injured and 47 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Forsyth County since 2015: US-158 (7), US-52 (7), I-40 (3), Reidsville Rd (2) and SR-65 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.1 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Forsyth County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 2.1% 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 Forsyth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Forsyth County) |
|---|---|
| US-158 | 7 |
| US-52 | 7 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| Reidsville Rd | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| CR-1962 | 1 |
| I-285 | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| N Patterson Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forsyth County) |
|---|---|
| S Main St | 22 |
| Silas Creek Pkwy | 16 |
| Reidsville Rd | 16 |
| S Stratford Rd | 16 |
| Stratford Rd | 13 |
| Country Club Rd | 12 |
| Liberty St | 12 |
| Reynolda Rd | 12 |
Forsyth County at a glance
| Population | 398,143 |
| Land area | 408.0 sq mi |
| Density | 976 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,973 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forsyth 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 | 90 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 143 | +59% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 207 | +45% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 198 | -4% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 90 to 198. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Forsyth County
ZIP codes in Forsyth County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Forsyth County
How common are truck crashes in Forsyth County?
Since 2015, 2,498 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Forsyth County (1,678 injured, 47 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Forsyth County?
August has the most truck crashes in Forsyth County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Forsyth County?
88 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Forsyth County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Forsyth County compared with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Forsyth County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Forsyth County?
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.