Rural Hall, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rural Hall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rural Hall 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 |
Compared with North Carolina, Forsyth County is lower on 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 Rural Hall: US-52 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Rural Hall.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,498 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Forsyth County. They injured 1,678 people and killed 47.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Rural Hall had 61 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
August has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.0% in North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
US-52 leads within 10 miles of Rural Hall with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-158 (4), Reidsville Rd (2) and Bl I-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
88 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
They recorded 1.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Rural Hall fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 8 |
| US-158 | 4 |
| Reidsville Rd | 2 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| N Patterson Ave | 1 |
| Ns-94948 27th St | 1 |
| Oak Summit Rd | 1 |
| Old Greensboro Rd | 1 |
| SR-1632 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 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 |
Rural Hall at a glance
| Population | 3,562 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,249 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rural Hall
How common are truck crashes in Rural Hall?
2,498 truck crashes have been reported in Forsyth County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 1,678 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rural Hall?
US-52 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rural Hall since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rural Hall?
Truck crashes in Forsyth County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rural Hall?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in Forsyth County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Rural Hall compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Forsyth County has 54.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rural Hall?
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.