ZIP 27045 (Rural Hall, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27045: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 27045: US-52 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27045: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27045 is US-52, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.1 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27045 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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-52 | 8 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| N Patterson Ave | 1 |
| Ns-94948 27th St | 1 |
| Oak Summit Rd | 1 |
| SR-1632 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| Ssr 1807 Old Us-52 | 1 |
| Ssr-1393 Shattalon Dr | 1 |
| Ssr-1434 Spicewood 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 27045 at a glance
| Population | 10,863 |
| Density | 180 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,086 |
| Median home value | $194,125 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 27045
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27045?
2,498 truck crashes have been reported in Forsyth County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 1,678 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27045?
Since 2015, US-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27045: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27045?
August has the most truck crashes in Forsyth County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27045?
88 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Forsyth County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27045 compared with North Carolina?
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 27045?
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.