Bacon County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bacon 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
5 of 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bacon County compares with Georgia
Bacon County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bacon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bacon County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 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) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Bacon County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bacon County: 7.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bacon County. They injured 85 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-4 leads in Bacon County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-RADIO Station Road (1), CR-WEST 4Th Street Extension (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 5.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Bacon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-4, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bacon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bacon County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-RADIO Station Road | 1 |
| CR-WEST 4Th Street Extension | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bacon County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 4 Mm 13 Lat N 31 36.2688 Long W 82 27.7224 | 2 |
| Ga32 Near Teakwood | 2 |
| Georgia 32 At Old Dixie School Road | 2 |
| Highway 32 E At 928 Highway 32 E Satilla Remc | 2 |
| Hwy 32 E Near Hwy 203 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| Sr 4 At Ga23 | 2 |
| State Route 4 Near Marigold Lane | 2 |
Bacon County at a glance
| Population | 11,045 |
| Land area | 284.1 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,958 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bacon 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +32% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +58% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bacon County
ZIP codes in Bacon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bacon County
How many truck crashes happen in Bacon County?
Bacon County has had 100 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bacon County?
NHTSA data shows SR-4 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Bacon County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bacon County?
March has the most truck crashes in Bacon County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bacon County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bacon County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bacon County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 74.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bacon County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bacon 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.