ZIP 27109 (Winston Salem, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27109: 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 27109: US-52 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27109: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Forsyth County has recorded 2,498 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,678 people injured and 47 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
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 27109 is US-52, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-158 (6), I-40 (3) and Reidsville Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across North Carolina.
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 27109 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-52 | 7 |
| US-158 | 6 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| Reidsville Rd | 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 27109 at a glance
| Population | 2,823 |
| Density | 3,581 per sq mi |
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 27109
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27109?
Forsyth County has had 2,498 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,678 people and killing 47.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27109?
US-52 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27109 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 27109?
The worst month is August: 9.0% of truck crashes in Forsyth County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 27109?
Since 2015, Forsyth County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 27109 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 27109?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.