ZIP 27104 (Winston Salem, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27104: 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.
The headline for ZIP 27104: US-52 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27104: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,498 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Forsyth County. They injured 1,678 people and killed 47.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 27104 is US-52, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-40 (4), Reidsville Rd (2) and US-158 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 88 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.1, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27104 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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 | 5 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| Reidsville Rd | 2 |
| US-158 | 2 |
| Bl I-40 | 1 |
| CR-1962 | 1 |
| I-285 | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| N Patterson Ave | 1 |
| Ns-94948 27th St | 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 27104 at a glance
| Population | 31,783 |
| Density | 991 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,529 |
| Median home value | $358,592 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27104
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 27104?
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 27104?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27104 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 27104?
August has the most truck crashes in Forsyth County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 27104?
Since 2015, Forsyth County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27104 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 27104?
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.