Folkston, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Folkston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Folkston and Charlton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Charlton County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Charlton County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Charlton County at a glance: June worst month: 19.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average 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.
With 42 truck crashes reported in Folkston since 2015, this page uses Charlton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
47% of truck crash reports in Charlton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-4 (1), SR-40 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Folkston fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 5 |
| 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 |
Folkston at a glance
| Population | 4,701 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,122 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31537) | $64,461 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31537) | $154,382 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Folkston
How common are truck crashes in Folkston?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Charlton County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 70 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Folkston?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Folkston since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Folkston?
June has the most truck crashes in Charlton County, 19.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Folkston?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charlton County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Folkston compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 68.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charlton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Folkston?
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.