Charlton County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Charlton 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
5 of 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charlton County compares with Georgia
Charlton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Charlton County sits below Georgia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Charlton County: June 19.2% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Charlton County. They injured 70 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.6% 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 in Charlton County is US-1, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-4 (1), SR-40 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Charlton County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Charlton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Charlton County) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlton County) |
|---|---|
| Ga Hwy 4 / Bowery Lane | 3 |
| Ga 4 Mm 1 | 2 |
| Ga 40 Mm 5 | 2 |
| Ga 94 Mm 2 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 4 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 4 Love St | 2 |
| Georgia 15 At Georgia 94 | 2 |
| Georgia 4 U.S. 1 At Newell Road | 2 |
Charlton County at a glance
| Population | 13,021 |
| Land area | 780.1 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,431 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlton 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 | 13 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | +10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Charlton County
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Questions fleets ask about Charlton County
How many truck crashes happen in Charlton County?
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charlton County (70 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Charlton County?
US-1 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Charlton County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlton County?
June has the most truck crashes in Charlton County, 19.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Charlton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Charlton County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does Charlton County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Charlton County has 68.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Charlton 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.