Clemmons, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clemmons: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clemmons and Forsyth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Forsyth County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Clemmons: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clemmons: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Forsyth County has recorded 2,498 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,678 people injured and 47 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Clemmons had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Forsyth County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clemmons is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-150 (2), Bl I-40 (1) and I-285 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.1, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Clemmons fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| I-285 | 1 |
| Overdale Rd | 1 |
| SR-1516 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr-1103 Lewisville-Clemmons R | 1 |
| Ssr-1348 Robinhood Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1393 Shattalon Dr | 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 |
Clemmons at a glance
| Population | 22,471 |
| Land area | 12.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,875 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27012) | $96,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27012) | $339,735 |
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. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clemmons
How many truck accidents are there in Clemmons?
Forsyth County has had 2,498 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,678 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clemmons?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clemmons since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clemmons?
The worst month is August: 9.0% of truck crashes in Forsyth County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clemmons?
Since 2015, Forsyth County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clemmons compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Forsyth County has 54.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clemmons?
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.