Garden City, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garden City: 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
7 of 278 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garden City compares with Georgia
Garden City against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garden City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garden City | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 226.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 8.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Garden City has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Garden City: June 14.7% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Garden City has recorded 278 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-16 leads within 10 miles of Garden City with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (10), US-17 (9) and SR-204 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Garden City fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garden City.
- Look at alternatives to I-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Garden City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 12 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-17 | 9 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| CR-081400 | 1 |
| Cantyre Street | 1 |
| Cs-E Victory Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garden City) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 10 |
| SR-21 | 5 |
| Highway 80 At Chatham Parkway | 5 |
| Chatham Pkwy / Telfair Pl | 4 |
| SR-25 | 4 |
| Highway 17 At Highway 307 | 3 |
| Chatham | 3 |
| Alfred St / Hwy 80 | 3 |
Garden City at a glance
| Population | 10,536 |
| Land area | 14.3 sq mi |
| Density | 736 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31408) | $45,839 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31408) | $173,415 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garden City 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 | 14 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -59% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 18 | +225% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 25 | +39% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garden City
How many truck accidents are there in Garden City?
278 truck crashes have been reported in Garden City since 2015, with 2 deaths and 135 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Garden City?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Garden City: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Garden City?
The worst month is June: 14.7% of truck crashes in Garden City happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garden City?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Garden City since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Garden City compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Garden City has 226.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Garden City?
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.