Candler County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Candler 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 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Candler County compares with Georgia
Candler County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Candler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Candler County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| 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) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Candler 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 crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Candler County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Candler County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-16 leads in Candler County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Portal Hwy (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Candler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Candler County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Candler County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Candler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Candler County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 5 |
| Portal Hwy | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Candler County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 404 Mm 106 | 3 |
| Iinterstate 16 Eastbound At Mile Marker 105 | 3 |
| I-16 Wb 0.9 Miles West Griffin Ferry Road | 3 |
| I-16 1 Mile East Canoochee Road | 3 |
| Ga404 Mm105 | 2 |
| Ga404 Mm110 | 2 |
| I 16 W Near Sr 121 | 2 |
| I-16 Eb At Mm 105 | 2 |
Candler County at a glance
| Population | 11,130 |
| Land area | 243.1 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,274 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Candler 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +25% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +38% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +14% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Candler County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Candler County
How common are truck crashes in Candler County?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Candler County (90 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Candler County?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Candler County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Candler County?
Truck crashes in Candler County peak in March, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Candler County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Candler County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Candler County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Candler County has 130.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Candler 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.