ZIP 27040 (Pfafftown, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27040: 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 27040: US-52 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27040: 8 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.
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.
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
US-52 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27040 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Bl I-40 (1), N Patterson Ave (1) and Ns-94948 27th St (1).
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 ZIP 27040 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Forsyth County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 8 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| N Patterson Ave | 1 |
| Ns-94948 27th St | 1 |
| Oak Summit Rd | 1 |
| SR-1632 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr 1807 Old Us-52 | 1 |
| Ssr-1103 Lewisville-Clemmons R | 1 |
| Ssr-1348 Robinhood Rd | 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 27040 at a glance
| Population | 12,665 |
| Density | 185 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,601 |
| Median home value | $277,369 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27040
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27040?
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 27040?
US-52 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27040 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27040?
Truck crashes in Forsyth County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27040?
88 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Forsyth County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27040 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27040?
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.