Brantley County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brantley 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
1 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brantley County compares with Georgia
Brantley County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brantley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brantley County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Brantley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Brantley County: 13.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brantley County. They injured 55 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
US-301 leads in Brantley County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-23 (1), SR-520 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Brantley County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-301; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- With 1.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), 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
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 Brantley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Brantley County) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 520 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brantley County) |
|---|---|
| Ga520 At Paloma | 2 |
| Georgia 520 At Georgia 15 | 2 |
| Sr 520 Wb At Raybon Rd | 2 |
| Sr-23 At Us-82 | 2 |
| Browntown Rd | 1 |
| Caney Bay Road | 1 |
| Cannon Street At Ga 520 | 1 |
| Cleveland St Hwy 82 520 | 1 |
Brantley County at a glance
| Population | 18,795 |
| Land area | 443.2 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,564 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brantley 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 | 9 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | -19% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 7 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +11% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Brantley County
ZIP codes in Brantley County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Brantley County
How common are truck crashes in Brantley County?
Brantley County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brantley County?
Since 2015, US-301 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Brantley County: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brantley County?
April has the most truck crashes in Brantley County, 17.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brantley County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brantley County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Brantley County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Brantley County has 36.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brantley 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.