ZIP 27023 (Lewisville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27023: 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 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.
ZIP 27023 at a glance: I-40 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27023.
Overview
Forsyth County has recorded 2,498 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,678 people injured and 47 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (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
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Bl I-40 (1), SR-67 (1) and Ssr-1103 Lewisville-Clemmons R (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 88 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.1, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27023 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 |
ZIP 27023 at a glance
| Population | 14,414 |
| Density | 200 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,924 |
| Median home value | $372,420 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27023
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27023?
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 27023?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27023: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27023?
Truck crashes in Forsyth County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27023?
Since 2015, Forsyth County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27023 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 54.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Forsyth County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 27023?
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.