Baker County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baker 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
0 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baker County compares with Georgia
Baker County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baker County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Baker County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Baker County at a glance: 14.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Baker County has recorded 30 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 143 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Baker County since 2015: SR-37 (2) and SR-216 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baker County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Baker County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baker County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Baker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Baker County) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-216 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baker County) |
|---|---|
| Milford Rd Near Tucker Ln | 2 |
| Sr 91 Mm 3 | 2 |
| Sr 91 Near Springfield Church Road | 2 |
| Ga 200 Mmi Lat N 31 17 42.00 Lon W 83437 1.57 | 1 |
| Ga 216 At Ivey Mills Rd | 1 |
| Ga 37 .1 Miles W Of Clear Lake Rd | 1 |
| Ga 37 At Ga 91 | 1 |
| Ga 91 Nb 1000 Feet North Cross Road | 1 |
Baker County at a glance
| Population | 2,732 |
| Land area | 342.0 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,938 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Baker 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | -47% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -9% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +35% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Baker County
ZIP codes in Baker County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Baker County
How many truck crashes happen in Baker County?
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baker County (16 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Baker County?
Truck crashes in Baker County peak in October, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Baker County?
Since 2015, Baker County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Baker County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Baker County records 93.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Baker County?
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.