Cobbtown, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cobbtown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cobbtown and Candler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Candler County numbers.
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 sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Candler County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Candler County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cobbtown since 2015, this page uses Candler County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
72% of truck crash reports in Candler County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.8%.
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cobbtown is I-16, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-121 (1), SR-152 (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Candler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cobbtown fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% 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
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 Candler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Cobbtown at a glance
| Population | 339 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 507 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30420) | $40,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30420) | $127,179 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cobbtown
How many truck crashes happen in Cobbtown?
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 Cobbtown?
NHTSA data shows I-16 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cobbtown since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cobbtown?
Truck crashes in Candler County peak in March, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cobbtown?
Since 2015, Candler County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cobbtown compared 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 Cobbtown?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.