ZIP 27012 (Clemmons, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Forsyth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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 runs above North Carolina on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 27012: I-40 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27012.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,498 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Forsyth County. They injured 1,678 people and killed 47.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27012 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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.
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 ZIP 27012 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 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.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
ZIP 27012 at a glance
| Population | 30,543 |
| Density | 281 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,250 |
| Median home value | $339,735 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27012
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27012?
Since 2015, 2,498 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Forsyth County (1,678 injured, 47 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27012?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27012 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27012?
August has the most truck crashes in Forsyth County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27012?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in Forsyth County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27012 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27012?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.