Bulloch County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bulloch 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
9 of 604 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bulloch County compares with Georgia
Bulloch County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bulloch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bulloch County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bulloch County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Bulloch County: I-16 most fatal truck crashes in Bulloch County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Bulloch County has recorded 604 truck crashes since 2015, with 287 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-16 leads in Bulloch County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-26 (2), SR-73 (2) and CR-233 Langston Chapel Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Bulloch County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bulloch County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bulloch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bulloch County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 4 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| CR-233 Langston Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-404 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| Us-Sr26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bulloch County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 Wb Mm 115 | 4 |
| Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 3 |
| SR-73 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near State Route 73 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Eastbound At Mile Marker 127 | 3 |
| I-16 Eb Mm 137 | 3 |
| Ga 404 Wb Near Excelisor Rd | 2 |
| Ga 73 @Ga 46 | 2 |
Bulloch County at a glance
| Population | 85,454 |
| Land area | 676.0 sq mi |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,882 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bulloch 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 | 26 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 32 | +21% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 41 | +29% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 55 | +34% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bulloch County
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Questions fleets ask about Bulloch County
How many truck accidents are there in Bulloch County?
Since 2015, 604 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bulloch County (287 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bulloch County?
I-16 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Bulloch County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bulloch County?
The worst month is November: 9.9% of truck crashes in Bulloch County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bulloch County?
Since 2015, Bulloch County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bulloch County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 59.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bulloch County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bulloch County?
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.