Homeland, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Homeland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Homeland 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 |
Charlton County has lower values than Georgia for 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 19.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Charlton County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Homeland 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%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
US-1 leads within 10 miles of Homeland with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-4 (1), SR-40 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Homeland fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Charlton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 3 |
| 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 |
Homeland at a glance
| Population | 907 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 363 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Homeland
How many truck accidents are there in Homeland?
Charlton County has had 104 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Homeland?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Homeland since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Homeland?
The worst month is June: 19.2% of truck crashes in Charlton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Homeland?
Since 2015, Charlton County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Homeland compare with Georgia?
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 Homeland?
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.