ZIP 27103 (Winston Salem, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27103: 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.
ZIP 27103 at a glance: I-40 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 27103.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,498 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Forsyth County. They injured 1,678 people and killed 47.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across 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
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-52 (3), Reidsville Rd (2) and SR-109 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 88 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in 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 27103 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| US-52 | 3 |
| Reidsville Rd | 2 |
| SR-109 | 2 |
| US-158 | 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 27103 at a glance
| Population | 33,325 |
| Density | 691 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,012 |
| Median home value | $241,758 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 27103
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 27103?
Since 2015, 2,498 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Forsyth County (1,678 injured, 47 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 27103?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27103 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27103?
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 27103?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in Forsyth County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27103 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Forsyth County has 54.6 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27103?
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.