Lewisville, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewisville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lewisville 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lewisville: US-52 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lewisville: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,498 crashes involving commercial trucks in Forsyth County since 2015: 1,678 people were injured and 47 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 43 truck crashes reported in Lewisville since 2015, this page uses Forsyth County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
US-52 leads within 10 miles of Lewisville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-40 (2), SR-67 (2) and Bl I-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 88 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
They recorded 1.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lewisville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| Oak Summit Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1103 Lewisville-Clemmons R | 1 |
| Ssr-1348 Robinhood Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-1393 Shattalon Dr | 1 |
| Ssr-1434 Spicewood Dr | 1 |
| US-158 | 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 |
Lewisville at a glance
| Population | 14,203 |
| Land area | 14.5 sq mi |
| Density | 978 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27023) | $107,924 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27023) | $372,420 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 90 a year in the 1990s and 198 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lewisville
How many truck crashes happen in Lewisville?
Forsyth County has had 2,498 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,678 people and killing 47.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lewisville?
US-52 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lewisville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lewisville?
August has the most truck crashes in Forsyth County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lewisville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in Forsyth County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Lewisville compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Forsyth County records 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.3 across North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lewisville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.