Pulaski, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pulaski: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pulaski 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 runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Pulaski had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Candler County numbers.
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
March has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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 within 10 miles of Pulaski with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-73 (2), Portal Hwy (1) and SR-404 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Candler County.
Route planning tips for Pulaski fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Candler County.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| Portal Hwy | 1 |
| SR-404 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 |
Pulaski at a glance
| Population | 209 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 262 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30451) | $49,063 |
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 Pulaski
How many truck crashes happen in Pulaski?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Candler County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pulaski?
I-16 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pulaski since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pulaski?
March has the most truck crashes in Candler County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pulaski?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Candler County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Pulaski compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 130.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Candler County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pulaski?
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.