Appling County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Appling County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
6 of 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Appling County compares with Georgia
Appling County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Appling County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Appling County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Appling County sits below Georgia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Appling County: 9.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Appling County has recorded 144 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-121 (1), SR-144 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Appling County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Appling County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Appling County) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-341 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Appling County) |
|---|---|
| SR-144 | 4 |
| North Main St Sr 4 | 3 |
| East | 2 |
| Ga 121 | 2 |
| Ga 4 | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 27 Near Nails Mobley Road | 2 |
| Sr 27 Near Mile Marker 18 | 2 |
| Sr 27 Near Sr 121 | 2 |
Appling County at a glance
| Population | 18,669 |
| Land area | 508.3 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,294 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Appling 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 | 15 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +0% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -30% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +37% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Appling County
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Questions fleets ask about Appling County
How many truck crashes happen in Appling County?
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Appling County (113 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Appling County?
NHTSA data shows SR-27 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Appling County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Appling County?
October has the most truck crashes in Appling County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Appling County?
Since 2015, Appling County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Appling County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Appling County records 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Appling County?
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.