ZIP 27050 (Tobaccoville, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27050: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 27050: US-52 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27050 since 2015.
Overview
Forsyth County has recorded 2,498 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,678 people injured and 47 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.
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 27050 is US-52, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Oak Summit Rd (1), SR-1632 (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
88 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (North Carolina: 2.6%).
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 27050 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 9 |
| Oak Summit Rd | 1 |
| SR-1632 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Ssr 1807 Old Us-52 | 1 |
| Ssr-1348 Robinhood Rd | 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 27050 at a glance
| Population | 3,823 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Median home value | $191,817 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 90 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 198. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27050
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27050?
Forsyth County has had 2,498 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,678 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 27050?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27050 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27050?
Truck crashes in Forsyth County peak in August, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27050?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in Forsyth County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 27050 compared with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Forsyth County has 54.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27050?
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.