Bloomingdale, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomingdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bloomingdale and Chatham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chatham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chatham County compares with Georgia
Chatham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Chatham County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Bloomingdale: I-16 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloomingdale since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,164 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chatham County. They injured 1,650 people and killed 90.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 83 truck crashes reported in Bloomingdale since 2015, this page uses Chatham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). It is followed by I-95 (10), SR-26 (5) and SR-204 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 80 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bloomingdale fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 15 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-26 | 5 |
| SR-204 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| US-17 | 2 |
| Cantyre Street | 1 |
| SR-0404 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chatham County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 22 |
| SR-80 | 19 |
| SR-21 | 17 |
| Dean Forest Rd | 15 |
| I-16 | 14 |
| I 95 At I 16 | 8 |
| I-95 North / I-16 | 8 |
| Jimmy Deloach Pkwy / Morgan Lakes Ind Blvd | 8 |
Bloomingdale at a glance
| Population | 3,100 |
| Land area | 14.0 sq mi |
| Density | 221 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31302) | $68,998 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31302) | $229,613 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chatham 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 | 127 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 163 | +28% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 180 | +10% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 313 | +74% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 127 a year in the 1990s and 313 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomingdale
How common are truck crashes in Bloomingdale?
3,164 truck crashes have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, with 90 deaths and 1,650 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bloomingdale?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloomingdale: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bloomingdale?
Truck crashes in Chatham County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bloomingdale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 80 reported crashes in Chatham County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Bloomingdale compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chatham County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bloomingdale?
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.