Germanton, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Germanton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Germanton and Stokes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stokes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stokes County compares with North Carolina
Stokes County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stokes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stokes County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Stokes County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above North Carolina on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Germanton: US-52 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Germanton since 2015.
Overview
Stokes County has recorded 212 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Germanton had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Stokes County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-158 (6), Reidsville Rd (2) and SR-65 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Germanton fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stokes County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Stokes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 7 |
| US-158 | 6 |
| Reidsville Rd | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| N Patterson Ave | 1 |
| Ns-94948 27th St | 1 |
| Oak Summit Rd | 1 |
| Old Greensboro Rd | 1 |
| SR-1632 | 1 |
| Ssr 1807 Old Us-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stokes County) |
|---|---|
| South Main St | 3 |
| S Main St | 2 |
| E King St | 1 |
| East Dalton Road | 1 |
| East King Street | 1 |
| Germanton Mercantile | 1 |
| Hedgecock Builders Sup | 1 |
| High Street | 1 |
Germanton at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27019) | $59,176 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27019) | $203,905 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stokes 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +19% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 17 | +3% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Germanton
How common are truck crashes in Germanton?
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stokes County (122 injured, 2 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Germanton?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Germanton: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Germanton?
June has the most truck crashes in Stokes County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Germanton?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stokes County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Germanton compare with North Carolina for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stokes County has 40.0 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Germanton?
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.