Statesboro, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Statesboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Statesboro and Bulloch County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bulloch County numbers.
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 has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Bulloch County: 1 in 70 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Bulloch County has recorded 604 truck crashes since 2015, with 287 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 107 truck crashes were reported in Statesboro since 2015; patterns below come from Bulloch County as a whole.
70% of truck crash reports in Bulloch County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Statesboro since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-233 Langston Chapel Rd (1), SR-26 (1), SR-73 (1), US-25 (1) and US-301 (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 Statesboro fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bulloch County.
- 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
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 Bulloch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-233 Langston Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 |
Statesboro at a glance
| Population | 35,226 |
| Land area | 15.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,347 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Statesboro
How many truck crashes happen in Statesboro?
604 truck crashes have been reported in Bulloch County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 287 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Statesboro?
November has the most truck crashes in Bulloch County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Statesboro?
Since 2015, Bulloch County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Statesboro compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 59.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bulloch County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Statesboro?
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.