ZIP 27101 (Winston Salem, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27101: 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.
ZIP 27101 at a glance: US-158 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27101 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
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
US-158 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 27101 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-52 (4), I-40 (3) and Reidsville Rd (2).
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 27101 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-158, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-158 | 6 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| Reidsville Rd | 2 |
| SR-109 | 2 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| CR-1962 | 1 |
| I-285 | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| N Patterson Ave | 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 27101 at a glance
| Population | 22,973 |
| Density | 711 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,198 |
| Median home value | $225,159 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
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 27101
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27101?
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 27101?
US-158 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27101 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27101?
August has the most truck crashes in Forsyth County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27101?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in Forsyth County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 27101 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27101?
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.