Walkertown, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walkertown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walkertown 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 sits below North Carolina 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 Walkertown: US-158 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Walkertown: 6 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 96 truck crashes were reported in Walkertown since 2015; patterns below come from Forsyth County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (North Carolina: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Walkertown is US-158, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-52 (4), I-40 (3) and Reidsville Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Walkertown fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Forsyth County.
- Look at alternatives to US-158 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Forsyth County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- 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-158 | 6 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| Reidsville Rd | 2 |
| SR-109 | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| CR-1962 | 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 |
Walkertown at a glance
| Population | 6,027 |
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Density | 900 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27051) | $74,804 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27051) | $208,801 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 90 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 198. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walkertown
How many truck crashes happen in Walkertown?
2,498 truck crashes have been reported in Forsyth County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 1,678 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Walkertown?
US-158 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Walkertown since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Walkertown?
The worst month is August: 9.0% of truck crashes in Forsyth County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Walkertown?
Since 2015, Forsyth County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Walkertown compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
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 Walkertown?
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.